Key Market Indicators
**Lithuanian Meat Sales Projected to Remain Steady by 2028** Lithuanian meat sales are forecasted to reach approximately €621 million by 2028, down slightly from around €622 million in 2023, marking an average annual decline of 0%. Over the past decade, the market has grown at an average rate of 1.4% per year. In 2023, Lithuania ranked 26th in meat sales globally, with Slovenia slightly ahead at €622 million. Leading the rankings were France, Spain, and Italy, holding the second, third, and fourth positions respectively. **Stable Meat Consumption in Lithuania** Meat consumption in Lithuania is projected to remain stable, with figures expected to hold at 233,000 metric tons by 2028, the same level as in 2023. Since 2019, the country's meat demand has seen a marginal decline of 0.1% annually. **Minor Growth in Lithuanian Meat Production** Lithuanian meat production is anticipated to grow marginally, reaching about 224,600 metric tons by 2028, up from 224,380 metric tons in 2023. This represents a consistent annual growth rate of 0%. Since 1997, meat production in Lithuania has experienced a slight annual increase of 0.1%.
