Wheat and meslin flour market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for wheat and meslin flour in Lithuania contracted from 152.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 120.8 thousand tons in 2021. A record wheat harvest in 2018 built up stocks and reduced demand for wheat, easing pressure on flour production. Subsequent years saw wheat prices fluctuate due to changing global reserves and occasional shortages, which kept supply chains tight.

From 2022, the market volume rebounded, reaching 152.0 thousand tons in 2024. Geopolitical disruptions from the war in Ukraine directly affected grain supplies and prices in the region. The Lithuanian trade sector adapted by investing in logistics and digital solutions, supporting greater flour availability domestically.

In value terms, the market jumped to 66.1 million dollars in 2022, driven by geopolitical factors that pushed up wheat prices and input costs. By 2024, the market value had moderated to 57.8 million dollars, indicating a return to more stable conditions.

Production wheat and meslin flour in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour production was valued at 37 094 K $ US, showing a slight year-over-year reduction of 2.1%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 2.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 0.9%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 98.5 K t, representing a 13.1% decrease compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 23.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.7%.

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

Exports wheat and meslin flour from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour exports declined in volume. In 2021, exports stood at 11 858 t, marking a sharp drop of 47.3% compared to 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 42.5%, with the maximum value reached in 2020 at 22 509 t.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Latvia, and Thailand formed the key group of partners for Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour exports in kind. The United Kingdom accounted for 37.1% of exports, Latvia for 13.9%, and Thailand for 12.9%, jointly representing 64.0% of total 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 a two-year uptick, Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour exports declined in value. In 2021, exports totaled 5 330 K $ US, marking a sharp decrease of 36.9% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 18.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 37.6%, with the maximum value reached that year at 8 448 K $ US.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the United Kingdom, Latvia, and Thailand continued to be the main buyers of wheat and meslin flour from Lithuania in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 35.5% of exports, Latvia for 12.9%, and Thailand for 11.6%, jointly forming 59.9% of total exports.

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 to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Lithuania imported a total of value_last_year t of wheat and meslin flour, showing a strong decrease of 13.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 32 740 t, while the maximum value was in 2020 at 39 433 t. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 20.4%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Poland and Latvia remained the key partner countries for Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour imports in kind, with a combined share of 93.7% of total flows; other partners accounted for 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

Wheat and meslin flour shipments to Lithuania from abroad increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 13 170 K $ US, representing a modest gain of 8.1% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 22.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 467 K $ US, with the largest decline that year at 2.4% and the largest increase in 2020 at 16.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland and Latvia dominated Lithuania's wheat and meslin flour imports in value terms, accounting together for 90.4% of total flows, with other destinations having smaller individual contributions.

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

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