Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Lithuania, measured in thousand tons, contracted from 155.0 in 2018 to a low of 123.5 in 2021. This was followed by a sustained recovery over the next three years, reaching 161.3 by 2024, which marked a new high for the period.

In value terms, the market exhibited distinct fluctuations. After declining from 45.8 million $ in 2018 to 42.6 million $ in 2020, it rebounded to 45.9 million $ in 2021 and then surged to 67.8 million $ in 2022. The value remained elevated in 2023 at 69.8 million $ before moderating to 59.9 million $ in 2024.

Domestic production mirrored the volume trend, falling to 100.0 thousand tons in 2021 before recovering to 125.7 thousand tons in 2024. Imports, particularly after 2021, expanded significantly, contributing to the overall market supply.

Production wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Lithuania, the output value of wheat and meslin flour and cereals reached 37 770 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a 2.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production declined by 3.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, at 2.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 0.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2018-2021

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2018-2021

Wheat and meslin flour and cereals production in Lithuania has declined for three consecutive years. In 2021, the country produced 100.0 thousand tonnes, representing a 13.0% decrease year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 23.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 8.6%.

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

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year upward trend, Lithuania's exports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals declined in 2021. The country exported 13 177 tonnes, a sharp drop of 44.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports overall increased by 2.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 23 768 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 40.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main markets for Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports in kind were the United Kingdom, accounting for 34.9% of exports, Latvia at 16.4%, and Thailand at 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented 63.3% 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

After rising for two years, the value of Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports fell in 2021. The country exported goods worth 6 005 thousand US dollars, a significant decline of 33.6% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value increased by 21.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.7%. The peak was in 2020 at 9 040 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 36.6%.

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

In value terms, from 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom was the largest market for Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour and cereals exports, with a 32.9% share, followed by Latvia at 15.4% and Thailand at 10.6%. Combined, these three destinations accounted for 58.9% 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 wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Lithuania

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In 2021, Lithuania imported 36 603 tonnes of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, a substantial decrease of 13.6% compared to 2020. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 34 833 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 42 367 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 21.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland and Latvia were the dominant sources for Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports in kind, with other countries making up the remainder.

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 wheat and meslin flour and cereals in value terms increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 14 189 thousand US dollars, an 8.8% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import value grew by 23.6%, with an annualized rate of 7.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 197 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.5%. The most significant increase was in 2020, at 16.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland and Latvia were the primary sources for Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour and cereals imports in value terms, together accounting for 90.5% of total flows, while smaller markets shared the remaining volume.

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

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