Self-adhesive plastic films and sheets market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, production of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Lithuania increased from 447 t to 640 t. This growth aligned with the industry's shift towards plastic recycling and the use of secondary materials, as companies responded to rising consumer interest in sustainable and eco-friendly packaging. Firms like PROPLASTIK UAB began offering multilayer sheets made from recycled plastic, targeting this demand for higher-quality, UV-resistant products.

After 2020, production fell sharply, reaching 58 t by 2024. The industry continued to face persistent challenges in ensuring the quality of secondary plastics and limitations in recycling technologies, particularly for difficult-to-process barrier films. These constraints likely hampered manufacturing output. In value terms, the market size peaked at 32.1 million USD in 2022, suggesting a shift towards higher-value, sustainability-aligned products even as physical volumes contracted.

The overall market volume, after reaching 6,071 t in 2020, declined to 5,218 t by 2024. Import and export flows in both volume and value followed a similar pattern, rising until 2022 before moderating. This adjustment reflects how structural factors like raw material quality and processing capabilities directly influenced production scales, while evolving environmental preferences reshaped the product mix and market valuation.

Production self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets experienced a decline after two years of growth. In 2021, output was valued at 1,886 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 56.5% drop from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 38.3%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 14.9%. The highest production value was recorded in 2020 at 4,334 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 34.9% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

The market for self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Lithuania showed considerable volatility during this period. Production reached its lowest point in 2021 at 140.0 tonnes, representing a sharp 78.1% decrease from the previous year. This contrasted with the peak in 2020, when output hit 639.7 tonnes, creating a 4.6-fold difference between the two years. The largest increase of 26.8% was also recorded in 2020.

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

Exports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Lithuania's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets grew for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 2,181 tonnes. This represented a strong 18.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,832 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Latvia, and Estonia were the primary destinations for Lithuania's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in volume terms. Russia accounted for 44.9% of exports, followed by Latvia at 17.7% and Estonia at 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented 72.6% 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

In 2021, Lithuania's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets were valued at 23,800 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 2.2% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 2.1%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 6.9%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Russia, Estonia, and Latvia formed the core of Lithuania's export markets for self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms. Russia dominated with 53.0% of export value, followed by Estonia at 11.3% and Latvia at 10.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 74.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets reached 7,771 tonnes in 2021, representing a 6.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import volume grew by 19.5%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 6.1%. The largest decline of 0.4% was recorded in 2020, while the most significant increase of 12.2% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and Italy were Lithuania's key suppliers of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in volume terms. Poland accounted for 31.5% of imports, Germany for 25.8%, and Italy for 11.6%. Together, these three countries represented 68.8% of total import volume.

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 self-adhesive plastic films and sheets increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 53,687 thousand US dollars. This represented a solid 19.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 26.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 8.2%.

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

During 2018-2021, Poland, Germany, and Italy were the largest suppliers of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Lithuania in value terms. Both Poland and Germany each accounted for 22.5% of import value, while Italy represented 9.2%. Together, these three countries formed 54.2% of total import value.

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

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