Toilet soap bars and impregnated materials market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The physical market volume for toilet soap bars and impregnated materials in Lithuania increased from 1 438 t in 2018 to 2 337 t in 2024, representing significant growth over the period. This expansion was particularly pronounced in 2024 when volume jumped by nearly 25% compared to the previous year.

In value terms, the market displayed more volatility, peaking at 5 431 тыс. $ in 2020 before fluctuating and settling at 4 852 тыс. $ in 2024. The divergence between physical growth and value movement suggests shifts in product mix or pricing pressures within the market.

Local production witnessed a sharp decline, falling from 415 t in 2018 to just 32 t in 2024. This was offset by a steady rise in imports, which grew from 1 680 t to 2 697 t over the same span, becoming the dominant supply source. Export volumes also varied, contributing to the net available market volume.

Production toilet soap bars and impregnated materials in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of toilet soap bars and impregnated materials in Lithuania has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 2,375 thousand US dollars, marking a robust 17.0% rise compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 23.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 7.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1,561 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 18.7% occurring that year. In contrast, the largest increase of 30.1% was observed in 2020.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Lithuania produced 464.0 tonnes of toilet soap bars and impregnated materials, showing a slight decline of 1.3% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 11.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 3.8%. The minimum output was recorded in 2019 at 389.2 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2020 at 470.3 tonnes. The largest decline of 6.3% occurred in 2019, whereas the largest increase of 20.9% was seen in 2020.

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

Exports toilet soap bars and impregnated materials from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Lithuania's export volume of toilet soap bars and impregnated materials declined in 2021. The country exported 684 tonnes that year, representing a sharp fall of 20.1% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports overall increased by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 856 tonnes, and the largest increase of 26.1% occurred in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Russia, Poland, and Uzbekistan were the top contributors to Lithuania's exports of toilet soap bars and impregnated materials in volume terms. Russia accounted for 40.0% of exports, Poland for 12.6%, and Uzbekistan for 11.2%. Together, these three countries made up 63.8% 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

Exports of toilet soap bars and impregnated materials from Lithuania have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 3,424 thousand US dollars, indicating a 14.5% increase over the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, export value grew by 33.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Poland, and Sweden were the main markets for Lithuania's exports of toilet soap bars and impregnated materials in value terms. Russia led with 51.5% of exports, followed by Poland at 10.3%, and Sweden at 6.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 68.7% 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 toilet soap bars and impregnated materials to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, Lithuania's import volume of toilet soap bars and impregnated materials declined in 2021. The country imported approximately 2,013 tonnes that year, down by 6.2% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 19.8%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 6.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 2,147 tonnes, with the largest increase of 14.4% also occurring that year.

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

During 2018-2021, Poland, Germany, and Italy were the primary suppliers of toilet soap bars and impregnated materials to Lithuania in volume terms. Poland contributed 35.2% of imports, Germany 15.7%, and Italy 9.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.2% 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

Cross-border shipments of toilet soap bars and impregnated materials into Lithuania have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports stood at 6,426 thousand US dollars, showing no significant change compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import value rose by 12.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.1%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Poland, Italy, and Germany remained the main sources for Lithuania's imports of toilet soap bars and impregnated materials in value terms. Poland accounted for 40.1% of imports, Italy for 13.2%, and Germany for 10.2%. Combined, these three countries represented 63.5% 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