Lithuania: Baltic States - Wine Market Brief

Baltic States’ wine consumption has steadily increased in recent years due to higher disposable incomes, easier access to higher quality products, and evolving consumer trends. Since the Baltic States are European Union (EU) Member States, Baltic wine importers and distributors enjoy relatively easy access to wines available within the common market, including many U.S. wines which generally enter the EU through Western European ports of entry or Lithuania. According to Baltic States’ Customs data, U.S. wine imports to the region neared $1.3 million in 2021, a $400 thousand increase over 2020 imports. As Baltic States’ consumers are increasingly exposed to different types of wines, increasing diversity in wine supply is needed to meet demand.