Uncooked pasta market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian uncooked pasta market volume showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2024. A sharp rise to 9 351 t in 2020 was primarily a direct consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers sought to stockpile durable food items including pasta. After a correction to 7 941 t in 2021, the market grew again to 9 202 t in 2022. This recovery was supported by the broader expansion of Lithuania's retail sector and e-commerce, which improved distribution, while geopolitical instability from the war in Ukraine introduced supply chain uncertainty and affected consumer purchasing patterns.

Evolution in consumer behavior and market structure underpinned these volume changes. The pandemic accelerated e-commerce adoption and spurred new business models like fresh pasta home delivery services. Subsequently, growing consumer interest in health and sustainability increased demand for whole grain and gourmet pasta varieties. Retailers also responded to stricter packaging regulations and shopper expectations by shifting toward recycled materials. Furthermore, the market diversified with the introduction of Asian pasta types, catering to rising interest in global cuisines and creating new product segments.

Production uncooked pasta in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's uncooked pasta production value has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 9 915 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.0% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 23.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2018-2021

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2018-2021

After two years of growth, Lithuania's uncooked pasta production volume declined. In 2021, the country produced 13 459 tonnes, a 7.5% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 14 554 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 13.1%.

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

Exports uncooked pasta from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, uncooked pasta exports from Lithuania decreased. In 2021, exports totaled 13 357 tonnes, down 13.3% from the previous year. The peak was in 2020 at 15 406 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 9.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, South Africa, Latvia, and Russia were the core destinations for Lithuania's uncooked pasta exports by volume. South Africa accounted for 52.7% of exports, Latvia for 8.6%, and Russia for 8.3%, together making up 69.5% 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

In 2021, Lithuania's cross-border shipments of uncooked pasta were valued at 11 654 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 6.8% decline from the prior year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 581 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 12 500 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.9%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, South Africa, Russia, and Belarus were the leading buyers of uncooked pasta from Lithuania in value terms. South Africa represented 40.3% of exports, Russia 16.6%, and Belarus 9.6%, collectively accounting for 66.4% 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 uncooked pasta to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania imported 7 839 tonnes of uncooked pasta in 2021, a 23.2% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 8.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 3.0%. The highest volume was in 2020 at 10 203 tonnes, which also recorded the largest increase of 21.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Latvia, and Poland were the principal suppliers of uncooked pasta to Lithuania by volume. Italy contributed 53.8% of imports, Latvia 12.6%, and Poland 9.1%, together representing 75.5% 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

After two years of growth, Lithuania's imports of uncooked pasta by value declined. In 2021, imports amounted to approximately 11 125 thousand US dollars, a 5.3% drop from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The peak value was in 2020 at 11 751 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 21.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy, Latvia, and Poland continued to be the main suppliers of uncooked pasta to Lithuania in value terms. Italy accounted for 54.1% of imports, Latvia for 10.5%, and Poland for 8.5%, jointly forming 73.1% 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