Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Lithuanian market for tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds showed initial stability followed by growth. Market volume stood at 483 tonnes in 2018, edged down slightly to 473 tonnes in 2019, and then rose to 520 tonnes in 2020. This increase was supported by growing consumer interest in automated control systems for blinds and awnings, as well as a heightened focus on energy savings and comfort, which boosted demand for products like aluminium horizontal blinds that regulate light and prevent overheating.

The market expanded sharply in 2021, reaching 829 tonnes, a surge of 59% from the previous year. This growth was primarily driven by strong demand for smart, app-controlled curtain and blind systems, alongside shifting consumer preferences towards natural colours and thermo-insulating fabrics that help maintain optimal room temperature. However, in 2022 the market contracted by 10% to 746 tonnes, even as technological advancements and a variety of sun-protection products remained available.

After the 2022 dip, market volume continued to decrease moderately to 711 tonnes in 2023, before recovering to 746 tonnes in 2024, a level similar to that seen two years earlier.

Production tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 2 211 K $ US, marking a sharp gain of 63.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 134%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 32.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 896 K $ US, with the largest decline that year being 5.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds production in Lithuania has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 179.8 t were produced, representing a 31.4% improvement over the past year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 154.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 36.5%.

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

Exports tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Lithuania's export volume of tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 233.7 t, amounting to an abrupt uptick of 72.0% from a year earlier. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 196.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Norway, Latvia, and Germany were the main destinations for Lithuania's tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds exports in kind. Norway accounted for 28.4% of exports, Latvia for 22.9%, and Germany for 10.3%, together making up 61.6% 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

Tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds shipments from Lithuania to abroad have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 2 062 K $ US, showing a rise of 44.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 211.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 46.0%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Norway, Russia, and Latvia remained the main markets for Lithuania's tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds exports in value terms. Norway held 29.7% of exports, Russia 15.6%, and Latvia 13.9%, jointly accounting for 59.2% of total 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 tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds import volumes in Lithuania have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 882.5 t, showing an abrupt increase of 70.0% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 79.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.6%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany, China, and Latvia led the structure of imports in kind for tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds in Lithuania. Germany accounted for 31.0% of imports, China for 17.4%, and Latvia for 15.7%, together representing 64.0% of total 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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 2 591 K $ US, with the largest decline that year being 5.1%. By 2021, imports totalled 6 088 K $ US, representing an abrupt advance of 87.8% compared to the previous year, resulting in a 2.4-fold difference between the low in 2019 and the high in 2021.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and China were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms for tarpaulins, awnings, and sunblinds to Lithuania. Germany accounted for 34.3% of imports, Poland for 29.6%, and China for 11.7%, with a combined share of 75.6% of total flows.

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

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