Salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Lithuania expanded from 165.5 t in 2018 to a peak of 418.3 t in 2021. This growth was driven by a combination of global and domestic factors. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated global supply chain disruptions led to a sharp rise in imports, which jumped from 9.2 t to 152.6 t, significantly widening the total market volume. The following year, newly implemented food labeling and safety regulations aimed at enhancing product quality, coupled with growing consumer interest in healthier and more natural products, helped sustain demand and allowed the market to reach its highest level.

After the 2021 peak, the market volume contracted, falling to 332.9 t in 2022 and further to 194.8 t in 2024. The initial decline in 2022 coincided with international supply chain fluctuations and rising energy prices, which increased production costs and affected product availability. During this period, investments were made in modernizing meat processing plants to improve long-term competitiveness. Domestic production, which had grown steadily until then, dropped sharply to 163 t in 2023, contributing to the overall market reduction.

Production salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef production in Lithuania has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 4 865 K $ US, marking a robust 23.0% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 40.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2018-2021

World map of production of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef, 2018-2021

Salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef production in Lithuania has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 328.6 t were produced, representing a limited gain of 8.1% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 56%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 16.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. From the low in 2018 to the high in 2021, export volumes varied by 4.1 times. In 2021, Lithuania's salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef exports stood at 222.4 t, amounting to a significant rise of 286.1% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Poland (41.2% of exports in kind), Estonia (33.7% of exports in kind), and the United Kingdom (10.0% of exports in kind) consistently held the leading positions in the country structure of exports in kind, jointly accounting for 84.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports bottomed in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a 1.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef shipments from Lithuania totaled 2 628 K $ US, equivalent to an abrupt rise of 70.4% from 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 1 542 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for exports in value terms of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef from Lithuania were Estonia (52.9% of exports in value terms), Poland (12.5% of exports in value terms), and the United Kingdom (10.9% of exports in value terms), which together accounted for 76.2% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021

Imports salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with a 34-fold difference between these years. In 2021, cross-border shipments of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Lithuania totaled 312.0 t, up by 104.4% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 9.2 t, with the largest decline that year at 4.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 1,561.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets — Poland, Latvia, and Romania — together absorbed 96.1% of total imports in kind of salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef to Lithuania.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports bottomed in 2019 and peaked in 2021, with an 11.9-fold gap between these years. In 2021, salted, in brine, dried or smoked beef shipments to Lithuania from abroad were recorded at 1 407 K $ US, marking a rise of 93.8% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 118 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 18.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 513.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Poland (40.0% of imports in value terms), Romania (30.5% of imports in value terms), and Latvia (17.6% of imports in value terms) led the structure of imports in value terms, together representing 88.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2021