Woven flax fabrics market in Lithuania

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for woven flax fabrics in Lithuania, measured in square meters, more than doubled from 7.1 million m² in 2018 to 15.0 million m² in 2021, indicating a period of rapid expansion. However, this growth reversed sharply, with the market contracting to 5.9 million m² by 2024. In value terms, the market peaked at $40.7 million in 2021, significantly above the $18.1 million recorded in 2018, and settled at $23.8 million in 2024.

Domestic production of woven flax fabrics showed modest growth, rising from 5.8 million m² in 2018 to 7.0 million m² in 2021 before falling to 4.0 million m² in 2024. Imports, a major supply source, surged to 11.7 million m² in 2021 but then declined to 4.1 million m² in 2024. Exports consistently decreased from 7.4 million m² in 2018 to 2.2 million m² in 2024, reflecting a reduction in outbound trade flows.

The value data followed a similar trajectory, with production value reaching $30.2 million in 2021 before easing to $23.4 million in 2024. The sustained higher market value in 2024 compared to 2018, despite lower physical volume, suggests an overall increase in average prices or a shift toward higher-value products within the market.

Production woven flax fabrics in Lithuania

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Lithuania's production of woven flax fabrics has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 30 160 thousand US dollars, marking a year-on-year rise of 23.1%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 33.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

In 2021, Lithuania produced 6 987 thousand square meters of woven flax fabrics, representing a 17.3% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 20.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Exports woven flax fabrics from Lithuania

Exports in kind, K m²

Exports of woven flax fabrics from Lithuania have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports stood at 3 691 thousand square meters, showing a significant drop of 19.9% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 49.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, exports of woven flax fabrics from Lithuania were characterized by a broad spread across markets. Italy accounted for 22.2% of exports in kind, Latvia for 14.7%, and France for 11.5%, with these three countries together making up only 48.5% 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

In 2021, Lithuania's export volume of woven flax fabrics reached 20 430 thousand US dollars, showing a 3.0% year-on-year increase. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 19 843 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 23 230 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 14.6%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, exports of woven flax fabrics from Lithuania in value terms were not concentrated on a few key markets. Italy and France each accounted for 12.5% of exports in value terms, and Latvia for 12.0%, with these three countries jointly representing only 37.0% of total 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 woven flax fabrics to Lithuania

Imports in kind, K m²

In 2021, imports of woven flax fabrics into Lithuania totaled 11 710 thousand square meters, amounting to a 38.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 35.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 8 428 thousand square meters, with the largest decline that year at 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lithuania in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus, China, and Estonia remained the key partners for imports of woven flax fabrics in kind. Belarus accounted for 59.0% of imports in kind, China for 14.3%, and Estonia for 13.7%, together representing 86.9% of total 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

Imports of woven flax fabrics into Lithuania have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 30 931 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp rise of 41.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 65.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.3%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Belarus, Estonia, and China formed the core group of markets for imports of woven flax fabrics in value terms. Belarus accounted for 52.6% of imports in value terms, Estonia for 15.8%, and China for 11.3%, together representing 79.8% of total flows.

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

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