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Starches market in Lithuania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian starch market volume grew steadily from 68.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 142.8 thousand tons in 2021. This expansion was supported by the rapid growth of e-commerce in the country, which improved product accessibility and changed consumer purchasing habits. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated this shift towards online retail in 2020, contributing to increased consumption.

After reaching its peak, the market contracted sharply to 57.6 thousand tons in 2022 and declined further to 47.5 thousand tons in 2023. This downturn occurred alongside broader macroeconomic adjustments, including inflationary pressures, which influenced business operations and consumer demand. The continued growth of e-commerce was paralleled by rising competition from foreign online retailers, affecting the market structure.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Lithuania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production starches in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's starch production reached a value of 56 404 thousand US dollars, marking a strong 18.9% increase compared to 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 57 437 thousand US dollars, while the minimum occurred in 2020 at 47 424 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was seen in 2020, with a drop of 17.4%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 3.5%, averaging an annualized rate of 1.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	(17.4%)	18.9%	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of starches, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of starches, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Lithuania's starch production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 270.6 thousand tonnes of starch, up by 13.2% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 37.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	8.2%	13.2%	11.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports starches from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Lithuania's starch export volume reached 135.2 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate 5.4% increase compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 138.6 thousand tonnes, while the minimum was in 2020 at 128.3 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a decrease of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(7.5%)	5.4%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Finland, and the Netherlands formed the core of Lithuania's starch exports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 52.8% of exports, Finland for 18.3%, and the Netherlands for 5.6%, together representing 76.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's starch exports totaled 49 030 thousand US dollars, a significant 26.2% increase year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 38 858 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 11.6%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 21.6%, averaging an annualized rate of 6.7%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	(11.6%)	26.2%	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Finland, and Germany were the main destinations for Lithuania's starch exports in value terms. Poland held a 46.9% share, Finland 19.8%, and Germany 6.3%, together accounting for 73.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports starches to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K t

In 2021, Lithuania's starch imports amounted to 7.4 thousand tonnes, reflecting a steep 30.6% increase compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 5.6 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 9.6%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 21.2%, averaging an annualized rate of 6.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	(9.6%)	30.6%	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Denmark stood out as the main sources for Lithuania's starch imports in volume terms. Poland contributed 37.4% of imports, Latvia 20.2%, and Denmark 8.5%, together making up 66.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Lithuania's starch imports increased in 2021, totaling 4 917 thousand US dollars, a strong 22.0% rise year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 4 031 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 10.6%. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	(10.6%)	22.0%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Germany formed the main cluster of markets for Lithuania's starch imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 36.5% of imports, Latvia for 23.5%, and Germany for 8.5%, together representing 68.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io