Take a closer look at a new standard in food production

Lithuanian producers prioritise health and sustainability.

Our food and beverage sector produces a major share – more than 20% – of the total value created by Lithuanian producers. The most highly developed food processing sub-sectors are milk, meat and grain processing. In addition, the organic food sector in Lithuania has developed rapidly over recent decades. The top-selling organic foods in Lithuania are bread, cereal products, milk and dairy products, and vegetables.

Major export destinations include Germany (13.1%), Poland (13.0%), Latvia (9.9%), Italy (8.6%), the United Kingdom (7.3%), and the Netherlands (5.0%).

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  39 000
  Number of workers employed in the industry at the beginning of 2021
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  968
  Enterprises active in the industry at the beginning of 2021
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  €2.3bn
  Total export value
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  200+
  Number of exporters
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  130+
  Number of export markets
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  50-80%
  Private-label production