Sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the market for sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in Lithuania entered a growth phase, with market volume expanding from 86.6 million litres to 97.0 million litres in 2019. This was driven by increasing consumer demand for mineral water, with choices influenced by taste and mineral content, while producers invested in energy audits and efficiency improvements to modernize production.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily reduced extraction and consumption, causing market volume to dip to 92.5 million litres. However, the market rebounded strongly in 2021, reaching 108.1 million litres, as consumer behavior shifted towards natural products and health-consciousness, alongside growing interest in environmentally friendly packaging.

Production hit a record level in 2022, though market volume stabilized near 109 million litres, influenced by global raw material and energy price fluctuations affecting costs. In the following years, the market continued to grow moderately, reaching 115.1 million litres in 2024, reflecting sustained consumer demand and industry adaptation.

Production sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's production of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters reached a value of 22 540 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.3% increase from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 16.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 19 048 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring that same year at 3.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K l

In 2021, Lithuania produced 63 156 thousand litres of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters, showing a significant 14.5% rise compared to the year before. From 2018 to 2021, production expanded by 21.1%, averaging a 6.6% annual growth rate. The most notable drop was observed in 2020, when production fell by 2.8%.

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

Exports sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K l

Lithuania's exports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 46 978 thousand litres, a dramatic 106.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports surged by 201.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 44.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Lithuania's exports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in volume terms were Latvia, accounting for 26.7% of exports, Estonia at 23.6%, and France with 12.7%. Together, these three countries made up 63.1% 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 sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totalled 27 711 thousand US dollars, soaring by 150.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value jumped by 243.2%, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 50.8%.

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

During 2018–2021, the key partners for Lithuania's exports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in value terms were Latvia, representing 22.2% of exports, France at 17.8%, and Estonia with 15.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 55.5% 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 sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K l

Lithuania's imports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters have risen for the third year running. In 2021, imports reached 91 911 thousand litres, up by 53.0% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 83.5%, with an average annual increase of 22.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Over 2018–2021, the leading sources for Lithuania's imports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in volume terms were Latvia, contributing 30.7% of imports, Poland at 27.0%, and Ukraine with 12.2%. Together, these three countries represented 69.9% 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 sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in value terms have climbed for the third straight year. In 2021, imports amounted to 55 273 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 82.4% rise from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, import value increased by 112.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 28.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the top sources for Lithuania's imports of sweetened or flavoured mineral and aerated waters in value terms were Poland, accounting for 21.6% of imports, Latvia at 19.9%, and Ukraine with 10.4%. These three countries together made up 52.0% 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