Tea in packings ≤3 kg market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Lithuanian tea market was influenced by shifting consumer habits and the expansion of e-commerce. In 2018, growing interest in herbal teas for daily enjoyment, beyond medicinal use, began supporting a new product segment and overall consumption. The following year, rising online retail, where 38% of consumers considered environmental aspects, pushed market players toward more sustainable packaging, while increasing purchasing power helped maintain demand, leading to a market volume of 1 167 t. The pandemic in 2020 accelerated online shopping, and though the total volume stabilized near 1 145 t, regulatory actions like the ban on live fish trade reinforced a broader focus on recyclable packaging and waste collection.

From 2021 to 2022, sustainability initiatives and competitive dynamics became more pronounced. Major e-retailers continued to reduce plastic use, switching to recyclable materials as consumer awareness grew, which coincided with a market volume dip to 1 064 t in 2021 while the market's value increased. By 2022, e-commerce's share of retail reached 13.4%, with foreign online shops capturing about 38% of the market, intensifying competition and spurring innovation. Barbora reported that 78% of its packaging was made from recyclable materials, reflecting these trends. These developments, alongside improved accessibility, contributed to a significant market rebound, with volume jumping to 1 311 t.

In the subsequent years, the market saw further shifts. Volume peaked at 1 471 t in 2023, continuing the upward trend, though the market value experienced a slight contraction. By 2024, volume fell sharply to 1 063 t, while the market's monetary value recovered to $17.8 million, indicating potential changes in consumption patterns or external factors not captured in the available sources for these years.

Production tea in packings ≤3 kg in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of tea in packings of 3 kg or less has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 10,750 thousand US dollars, marking a 17.5% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 44.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2018-2021

World map of production of tea in packings ≤3 kg, 2018-2021

Following two years of growth, Lithuania's production of tea in packings of 3 kg or less saw a decline. In 2021, the country produced 653.7 tonnes, down 6.8% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 18.7%, averaging 5.9% per year. The peak was in 2020 at 701.7 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 15.7%.

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

Exports tea in packings ≤3 kg from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Lithuania's exports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 259.2 tonnes, a 2.6% drop from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.2%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 345.6 tonnes, with the largest decline in 2020 at 23.0% and the biggest increase in 2019 at 6.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Latvia, and Estonia were the top destinations for Lithuania's tea exports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 33.4% of exports, Latvia for 19.5%, and Estonia for 19.2%, together making up 72.1% 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

After two years of decline, Lithuania's exports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less rebounded in value. In 2021, exports reached 3,950 thousand US dollars, up 5.8% from the prior year. However, from 2018 to 2021, overall exports fell by 11.2%, averaging a 3.9% annual decrease. The lowest value was in 2020 at 3,734 thousand US dollars, with the steepest drop that year at 10.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia, Poland, and Estonia were the leading markets for Lithuania's tea exports in value terms. Russia made up 30.8% of exports, Poland 22.3%, and Estonia 19.0%, collectively representing 72.1% 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 tea in packings ≤3 kg to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 874.8 tonnes, a 5.7% reduction from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports dropped by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.1%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 874.8 tonnes, with the largest decline in 2020 at 18.9% and the biggest increase in 2019 at 1.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Sri Lanka, and Russia were the primary sources for Lithuania's tea imports in volume terms. Poland contributed 26.2% of imports, Sri Lanka 24.1%, and Russia 12.9%, together accounting for 63.3% 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

Lithuania's imports of tea in packings of 3 kg or less have declined for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2021, imports amounted to 9,567 thousand US dollars, showing minimal change from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 19.0%, with an average annual decline of 6.8%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Sri Lanka, and Latvia were the key partners for Lithuania's tea imports in value terms. Poland represented 29.9% of imports, Sri Lanka 21.5%, and Latvia 14.1%, together making up 65.5% 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