Key Market Indicators
Lithuania's fruit consumption is projected to hit 296,000 metric tons by 2028, up from approximately 288,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.4%. Despite this increase, Lithuania's demand for fruits has seen a decline of 1.6% per year since 2005. On the production front, Lithuania is expected to see a significant drop. Fruit production is forecasted to fall to around 31,800 metric tons by 2028, down from about 45,800 metric tons in 2023. This decline marks an average annual decrease of 5.8%. Since 1997, the country's fruit supply has been decreasing by 13.4% annually. In 2023, Lithuania ranked 142nd globally in fruit production. Bhutan surpassed Lithuania with a production of 45,800 metric tons. The leading producers in the world were India, Brazil, and Mexico, holding the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively.
