Vinegar market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Lithuanian vinegar market volume increased from 3.7 million liters to 6.0 million liters, with strong growth phases in 2019 and 2022 and a peak in 2024, interrupted by moderate contractions in 2021 and 2023.

A significant driver behind the 20% market expansion in 2022 was a shift in consumer preferences towards organic, natural, and health-beneficial vinegar products, such as apple cider and balsamic vinegar. This trend prompted producers to introduce new organic and gluten-free varieties, stimulating both production and consumption.

The market environment was also shaped by EU regulatory measures, including updated packaging waste labeling requirements that took effect in April 2019. These rules influenced product presentation and compliance for manufacturers and importers throughout the period.

Production vinegar in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's vinegar production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, vinegar output was valued at 2 914 K $ US, marking a measured year-over-year rise of 8.2%. Production grew by 16.7% between 2018 and 2021, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 447 K $ US, with the largest decline of 2.0% occurring that same year. In contrast, the largest increase of 10.0% was observed in 2020.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K l

Vinegar production in Lithuania has risen for the second year in a row. In 2021, Lithuania produced 9 345 K l of vinegar, representing a 1.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production expanded by 11.5%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 340 K l, which also saw the largest decline of 0.5%. The most significant increase of 10.6% occurred in 2020.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Exports vinegar from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K l

Vinegar exports from Lithuania have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 5 593 K l, which is 8.2% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 4.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 517 K l, with the largest decline of 15.9% taking place that year. The largest increase of 14.5% was observed in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus and Latvia accounted for the majority of Lithuania's vinegar exports in volume terms, while other markets played a less significant role.

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

Vinegar exports from Lithuania have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, Lithuania exported vinegar worth 1 875 K $ US, representing a 10.3% rise compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 469 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 21.9%. The most substantial increase of 15.7% occurred in 2020.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Belarus, Russia, and Latvia formed the core group of markets for Lithuania's vinegar exports in value terms. Belarus accounted for 43.1% of exports, Russia for 23.8%, and Latvia for 21.0%, together representing 88.0% 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 vinegar to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K l

After a two-year decline, vinegar imports into Lithuania have increased. In 2021, imports totaled 604 K l, showing a 10.1% year-over-year rise. However, between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 14%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of decline of 4.9%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 548 K l, while the largest decline of 14.1% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Poland, and Latvia were the main sources of vinegar imports into Lithuania in volume terms. Italy contributed 40.1% of imports, Poland 30.3%, and Latvia 11.9%, together accounting for 82.3% 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

Vinegar imports into Lithuania have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value reached 1 407 K $ US, constituting a notable advance of 21.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 10.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 089 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 14.8%.

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

In 2018–2021, Italy, Latvia, and Poland were the primary sources of vinegar imports into Lithuania in value terms. Italy accounted for 51.0% of imports, Latvia for 15.6%, and Poland for 13.8%, together making up 80.4% 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