Uncooked pasta without eggs market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the market volume for uncooked pasta without eggs in Lithuania showed significant volatility, starting at 6,513 tons in 2018 and reaching a peak of 8,778 tons in 2020 before declining to 7,318 tons in 2021. By 2024, the market recovered to 8,818 tons, marking a 35% increase over the 2018 level. Production and trade also fluctuated, with exports consistently exceeding imports, solidifying Lithuania's position as a net exporter of this product.

The market expansion of 37% to 8,778 tons in 2020 coincided with a 29% increase in the value of Lithuanian pasta exports the previous year, reflecting growing international demand. The subsequent contraction in 2021 was primarily due to a sharp 25% drop in import volumes from the 2020 high. Market growth resumed in 2022 and 2024, supported by uncooked pasta without eggs being one of the fastest-growing export categories in the European Union, which benefited Lithuanian manufacturers.

Throughout the period, consumer preferences in Lithuania remained price-sensitive, with an emphasis on quality and convenience influencing domestic demand. Simultaneously, Lithuania strengthened its role as a significant exporter, with shipments to markets like Spain growing by 26% in the 2024-2025 period, contributing to higher production volumes.

Production uncooked pasta without eggs in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of uncooked pasta without eggs has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 9 915 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.1% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 23.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.3%.

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

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After two years of growth, Lithuania's production of uncooked pasta without eggs declined in 2021. The country produced 13 459 tonnes, reflecting a 7.5% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, overall production increased by 10.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 14 553 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 13.1%.

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Exports uncooked pasta without eggs from Lithuania

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Following two years of growth, Lithuania's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs fell in 2021. Exports totaled 13 264 tonnes, a 12.9% drop compared to 2020. The highest level was in 2020 at 15 229 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 9.6%.

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From 2018 to 2021, South Africa, Latvia, and Belarus were the top buyers of uncooked pasta without eggs from Lithuania. South Africa accounted for 53.3% of exports in volume, Latvia for 8.5%, and Belarus for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 69.8% of Lithuania's total exports in this category.

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 uncooked pasta without eggs in value terms amounted to 11 417 thousand US dollars, showing a modest decrease of 6.2% from 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 210 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2020 at 12 177 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.6%.

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 key partners for Lithuania's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs in value terms. South Africa made up 41.5% of exports, Russia 15.3%, and Belarus 9.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 66.6% 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 without eggs to Lithuania

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Lithuania imported approximately 7 123 tonnes of uncooked pasta without eggs in 2021, a 24.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 6.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%. The highest import volume was in 2020 at 9 455 tonnes, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 27.0%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Latvia, and Poland were the main sources for Lithuania's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs in volume terms. Italy supplied 54.5% of imports, Latvia 12.5%, and Poland 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented 76.9% of total imports in this category.

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 without eggs in value terms declined in 2021. Imports stood at 9 194 thousand US dollars, down 9.6% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, overall imports increased by 14.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 4.7%. The peak was in 2020 at 10 171 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 23.2%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Italy, Poland, and Latvia formed the core of Lithuania's imports of uncooked pasta without eggs in value terms. Italy accounted for 57.1% of imports, while Poland and Latvia each contributed 9.8%. Together, these three countries made up 76.6% 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