Sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Lithuanian market for sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings expanded significantly in both volume and value. The market volume grew from 22 584 tons in 2018 to 29 352 tons in 2024, an increase of 30%. In value terms, the market rose from $50.5 million to $85.0 million over the same period, a growth of 68%, indicating a substantial rise in average prices or a shift toward higher-value products.

The growth was not steady year-on-year. After strong increases in 2019 and 2020, market volume peaked in 2021 before a slight contraction in 2022. This dip coincided with a reduction in imports and a rise in exports, while domestic production continued to grow. From 2023, the market volume resumed its upward trajectory, reaching a new high in 2024.

Domestic production played a key role in supplying the market, increasing from 14 551 tons in 2018 to 22 462 tons in 2024. The value of production grew even faster, from $26.2 million to $56.8 million, suggesting improved efficiency or a more premium product mix. The market's value growth outpaced volume growth throughout the period, particularly in 2023 when value surged by 18% despite only a 2.5% volume increase.

Production sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the output value reached 37 579 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 37.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 43.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 24 445 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Lithuania's production of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 19 257 tonnes, up by 24.5% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 32.3%, translating to an annualized rate of 9.8%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 14 218 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.3%.

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Exports sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings from Lithuania

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Lithuania's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 6 306 tonnes, reflecting a sharp gain of 54.2% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 86.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.1%.

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Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Russia were the main destinations for Lithuania's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in kind. Poland accounted for 23.3% of exports, Latvia for 17.3%, and Russia for 12.9%, together making up 53.4% of total exports.

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

Lithuania's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the export value was 19 778 thousand US dollars, showing a sudden gain of 49.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 84.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Russia, and Latvia remained the leading destinations for Lithuania's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in value terms. Poland held 20.4% of exports, Russia 20.1%, and Latvia 18.5%, together accounting for 59.0% of total export 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 sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings to Lithuania

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Lithuania's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 16 014 tonnes, representing a 2.8% advance from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 40.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.0%.

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Throughout 2018 to 2021, the three largest markets for Lithuania's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in kind were Poland, Germany, and Latvia, which together accounted for 70.2% of total import flows.

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

Lithuania's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported approximately 53 684 thousand US dollars worth of these products, amounting to a notable increase of 10.4% versus the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 53.3%, translating to an annualized rate of 15.3%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Estonia formed the main group of destinations for Lithuania's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in value terms. Poland accounted for 29.6% of imports, Germany for 23.9%, and Estonia for 12.0%, together making up 65.5% of total import flows.

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

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