Therapeutic respiration apparatus market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian therapeutic respiration apparatus market began growing in 2018, supported by increasing consumer focus on health and respiratory disease prevention. State-owned companies played a key role in maintaining local production and supply. By 2019, major manufacturers had expanded their production capacities, and new market segments emerged, such as non-invasive respiratory therapy and home care devices. The most significant surge occurred in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic sharply increased demand for respiration apparatus and oxygen therapy equipment. State enterprises actively strengthened supply chains, and temporary regulatory changes accelerated the certification of new devices, allowing the market to reach $137.3 million.

After the 2020 peak, the market adjusted to $118.3 million in 2021, partly due to the introduction of new labeling and packaging requirements under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), which required adaptation from manufacturers. Simultaneously, new players entered the market focusing on digital and innovative devices, while large companies implemented advanced technologies like closed-loop oxygen control. In 2022, market volume stabilized at $119.7 million as technological innovations continued, particularly in portable and home-use devices, and state and private companies collaborated to ensure supply chain stability.

The market continued to expand in the subsequent years, reaching $138.6 million in 2023 and $160.7 million in 2024, indicating ongoing demand for therapeutic respiration apparatus.

Production therapeutic respiration apparatus in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Lithuania's production of therapeutic respiration apparatus declined in 2021 after two years of growth. The output was valued at 107.9 million US dollars, representing an 18.3% year-over-year contraction. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 17.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2020 at 132.1 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 39.3% occurring that same year.

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

Exports therapeutic respiration apparatus from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Lithuania's exports of therapeutic respiration apparatus reached 529 tonnes, down 22.7% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 62.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 27.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 517 tonnes, which saw the largest annual drop of 62.9%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest increase of 32.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Japan, and Belarus remained the primary buyers of therapeutic respiration apparatus from Lithuania in terms of volume. Russia accounted for 58.0% of exports, Japan for 12.2%, and Belarus for 5.7%. Together, these three countries formed 75.8% of Lithuania's total exports in kind.

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 therapeutic respiration apparatus were valued at 19 637 thousand US dollars, marking an 11.7% year-over-year decrease. Between 2018 and 2021, exports declined by 27.8%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 10.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 158 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 48.0% occurring that year. The largest increase was in 2020, at 57.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan were the main destinations for Lithuania's therapeutic respiration apparatus exports in value terms. Russia accounted for 62.7% of exports, Belarus for 12.9%, and Kazakhstan for 6.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 81.6% of total export 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 therapeutic respiration apparatus to Lithuania

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Lithuania's imports of therapeutic respiration apparatus showed significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2021. In 2021, imports totaled 1 115 tonnes, an 89.9% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 301 tonnes, which saw a 21.4% decline. Imports peaked in 2021 and hit their lowest point in 2019, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. The largest annual increase occurred in 2020, at 95.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Asia (not elsewhere specified), the United Kingdom, and China were consistently the main sources for Lithuania's imports of therapeutic respiration apparatus in terms of volume. Asia accounted for 25.3% of imports, the United Kingdom for 22.7%, and China for 22.3%. Together, these three regions made up 70.3% 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 therapeutic respiration apparatus in value terms displayed notable volatility from 2018 to 2021. In 2021, imports amounted to 9 488 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 9.4% increase over 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 488 thousand US dollars, which experienced an 8.4% decline. Import levels varied 3.2-fold between the high in 2021 and the low in 2019. The largest annual increase was in 2020, at 189.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the partner structure for Lithuania's imports of therapeutic respiration apparatus in value terms was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. Asia (not elsewhere specified) accounted for 18.4% of imports, the United Kingdom for 11.7%, and Germany for 11.0%. These three partners jointly represented 41.1% of total flows, with many other countries making up the remaining 58.9%.

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

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