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Wheat starch market in Lithuania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Lithuanian wheat starch market volume grew strongly from 39.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 135.9 thousand tons in 2021, a period during which domestic production increased from 173 thousand tons to 270 thousand tons.

This growth trend reversed sharply in 2022 as the market contracted to 51.7 thousand tons and declined further to 41.4 thousand tons in 2023, mirroring a significant reduction in production output over the same two-year period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Lithuania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wheat starch in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's wheat starch output was valued at 56 404 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.9% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 3.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value occurred in 2020 at 47 424 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 57 437 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop was in 2020, with a decline of 17.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	(17.4%)	18.9%	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Lithuania ranked 7th globally in wheat starch production.

Top producers of wheat starch, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wheat starch, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Lithuania's wheat starch production rose for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 270.0 thousand tonnes, which is 17.4% higher than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production surged by 56.1%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 16.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.5%	13.1%	17.4%	16.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheat starch from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Lithuania exported 134.3 thousand tonnes of wheat starch, showing a moderate year-over-year increase of 5.2%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 127.7 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 137.9 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	(7.4%)	5.2%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Lithuania's wheat starch exports in volume terms were Poland, accounting for 53.1% of exports, Finland at 18.4%, and the Netherlands at 5.7%. Together, these three countries made up 77.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Lithuania's cross-border shipments of wheat starch totaled 48 122 thousand US dollars, representing a 25.7% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 22.1%, with an average annual rate of 6.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 38 271 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline that year was 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.9%	(11.6%)	25.7%	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the key destinations for Lithuania's wheat starch exports in value terms were Poland, with a 47.8% share, Finland at 20.1%, and Germany at 6.3%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 74.3% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Lithuania in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheat starch to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 16-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Lithuania's wheat starch imports amounted to 0.2 thousand tonnes, indicating a sharp reduction of 41.1% from 2020. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 1.0 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 67.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, soaring by 1,468.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 468.4%	(67.4%)	(41.1%)	44.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the core sources for Lithuania's wheat starch imports in volume terms were Poland, contributing 35.9% of imports, Italy at 18.1%, and Germany at 15.3%. Together, these three countries represented 69.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility over the observed years. Imports hit their lowest in 2018 and their highest in 2019, varying by 12.9 times between these points. In 2021, Lithuania's wheat starch import value came to 142 thousand US dollars, marking a solid decline of 22.8% from the previous year. The peak value was in 2019 at 439 thousand US dollars. The largest drop was in 2020, decreasing by 58.1%, while the most significant rise was in 2019, jumping by 1,188.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 188.5%	(58.1%)	(22.8%)	60.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018 to 2021, the top suppliers of wheat starch to Lithuania in value terms were Poland, with a 30.8% share, Germany at 26.5%, and Italy at 14.2%. Their combined share reached 71.5% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io