Key Market Indicators
In 2023, Lithuania's pipeline transport volume saw a significant decline, dropping to approximately 56 million tonne-kilometers from 108 million tonne-kilometers in 2022. This represents a dramatic decrease of 48.2% compared to the previous year. Since 1997, the country's demand has fallen by nearly 30% annually. Lithuania ranked 15th globally in 2023 for pipeline transport volume. Switzerland slightly edged ahead with a similar volume of 56 million tonne-kilometers. Leading the rankings were Kazakhstan, Poland, and France, holding the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. In terms of pipeline length, Lithuania is expected to maintain a stable figure of 505 kilometers from 2023 through to 2028. This stability reflects a modest annual growth rate of 0.2% since 1997. In 2023, Lithuania held the 13th spot in the global rankings for pipeline length. Slovakia matched Lithuania with 505 kilometers, while Italy, Romania, and Poland occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
