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Whey market in Lithuania

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The whey market in Lithuania experienced strong growth in physical volume, rising from 118.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 203.3 thousand tons in 2021. This expansion was supported by significant private investment in dairy processing capacity, particularly a 10 million euro production expansion by Rokiškio sūris in 2019, which increased the domestic supply of whey proteins for cheese, milk powder, and longer-life product segments.

Following the peak, market volume gradually contracted to 183.9 thousand tons by 2024. During this period, the market saw the emergence of new technological ventures, including Pentasweet's plan to build Europe's first innovative sweet-protein plant in Vilnius, aimed at creating a new branch of whey technology and opening high-value ingredient segments.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Lithuania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lithuania by countries, 2018-2025, 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 whey in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's whey production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 66 603 thousand US dollars, marking a 47.2% increase compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 63.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 17.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	4.3%	47.2%	17.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Between 2018 and 2021, Lithuania ranked as the 11th largest producer of whey in the world by volume.

Top producers of whey, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of whey, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Whey production in Lithuania has increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 200.4 thousand tonnes, up 2.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 35.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	18.1%	2.0%	10.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports whey from Lithuania

Exports in kind, t

Lithuania's whey exports have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 48 662 tonnes, showing a significant 10.8% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports expanded by 34%, with an annualized growth rate of 10.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.3%	13.8%	10.8%	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Poland, the Netherlands, and Malaysia—collectively accounted for 57.6% of Lithuania's total whey exports by volume.

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

Whey exports from Lithuania have grown for the third year running. In 2021, export value totaled 39 809 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 41.7% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 99.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.0%	25.5%	41.7%	25.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value terms, the export partner structure from 2018 to 2021 was fragmented. Malaysia (18.6% of export value), Indonesia (17.2%), and the Netherlands (13.4%) together made up 49.1% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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 whey to Lithuania

Imports in kind, t

Lithuania's whey imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume stood at 51 558 tonnes, up 44.7% from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports surged by 651.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 95.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	259.5%	44.4%	44.7%	95.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Latvia and Estonia were the primary suppliers of whey to Lithuania, together representing 92.6% of total imports by volume, while the remaining share was distributed across other countries.

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

Whey imports into Lithuania have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports were valued at 11 004 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 65.6% increase year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 425.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 73.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	101.6%	57.5%	65.6%	73.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main sources for whey imports in value terms were Latvia (44.0% of import value), Estonia (20.3%), and Poland (17.6%), which together accounted for 81.9% of total flows.

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