Sausages and similar meat products market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sausages and similar meat products in Lithuania grew in volume and value from 2018 to 2020, with a notable acceleration during the COVID-19 pandemic. This growth was primarily driven by changes in consumer behavior, as pandemic-related lockdowns and lifestyle shifts increased demand for convenient, processed meat products. Simultaneously, global supply-chain disruptions impacted logistics and raw material sourcing, influencing market dynamics. State-owned companies maintained a stable presence throughout this period, providing consistent production capacity while the overall market expanded.

Following the peak in 2020, the market volume corrected downward in 2021 and 2022, while the market value showed greater resilience and began a significant upward trend. This stabilization in volume coincided with the gradual normalization of global supply chains after the pandemic, which improved availability. Consumer preferences continued to favor ready-to-eat products, supporting demand. The period was characterized by a lack of major new entrants or facility changes, with the market structure remaining stable.

From 2023 onward, the market demonstrated a clear divergence between physical volume and monetary value. While volume growth remained modest and variable, the market value experienced a strong increase of over 20% in 2023, followed by further growth. This surge in value was influenced by broader regional factors, including evolving EU-wide regulatory pressures concerning additives and sodium levels in processed meats, which prompted product reformulations. These developments, alongside sustained consumer demand for convenience, contributed to a higher-value market landscape even as total consumption in tons fluctuated.

Production sausages and similar meat products in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Lithuania's production of sausages and similar meat products has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 171.8 million US dollars, marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 6.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 156.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 3.0%. In contrast, 2020 posted the highest increase at 8.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following two years of growth, Lithuania's production volume of sausages and similar meat products declined. In 2021, output totaled 54 563 tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 4.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 54 947 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 3.7%.

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Exports sausages and similar meat products from Lithuania

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After two years of decline, Lithuania's exports of sausages and similar meat products rebounded. In 2021, exports amounted to 8 244 tonnes, showing a notable rise of 15.1% from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 7 160 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 10.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands were the top destinations for Lithuania's exports in volume terms. Latvia accounted for 34.0% of exports, the United Kingdom for 14.1%, and the Netherlands for 10.2%, together making up 58.4% of total export 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

Lithuania's exports of sausages and similar meat products have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 26 240 thousand US dollars, up by 18.4% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 29.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Latvia, the United Kingdom, and Estonia—collectively accounted for 62.4% of Lithuania's total export value for sausages and similar meat products.

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

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

Imports sausages and similar meat products to Lithuania

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In 2021, Lithuania imported 12 311 tonnes of sausages and similar meat products, reflecting a small drop of 1.7% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 4.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 321 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 3.8%. In contrast, 2020 posted the highest volume at 12 519 tonnes and the largest increase of 10.6%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Estonia, and Latvia were consistently the main sources for Lithuania's imports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 54.3% of imports, Estonia for 17.5%, and Latvia for 12.2%, together comprising 84.1% 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

After two years of growth, Lithuania's imports of sausages and similar meat products declined. In 2021, import value totaled 43 864 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a slight fall of 1.2% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 29.9%, with an annualized rate of 9.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 44 385 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 22.2%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Spain, and Latvia remained the key sources for Lithuania's imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 47.7% of imports, Spain for 17.6%, and Latvia for 12.2%, together taking 77.5% 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