Imports in Lithuania
Over the past decade until 2022, Lithuania registered an average growth rate of imports at 6.9%, which is above the Euro Area's average of 4.0%. In 2022, Lithuania's imports growth was 12.4%. For more imports information, visit our dedicated page.
Lithuania Imports Chart
Note: This chart displays Imports (G&S, ann. var. %) for Lithuania from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Statistics Lithuania.
Lithuania Imports Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports (G&S, ann. var. %) | 6.1 | 6.3 | -4.5 | 20.0 | 12.4 |
Economy flatlines in the third quarter
According to a preliminary reading, GDP was flat on a seasonally adjusted year-on-year basis in the third quarter, below the 0.7% expansion logged in the second quarter. On a seasonally adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis, economic activity dropped 0.1% in Q3, contrasting the previous period's 2.4% increase. The quarterly moderation was driven by the manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and real estate sectors. A detailed breakdown will be released on 30 November.
Analysts at SEB commented on the outlook: “Due to a weaker economic outlook among major export partners, we have lowered our 2024 growth forecast […]. Household consumption will recover a bit next year and will be the main economic growth factor. [...] Inflation has fallen below average wage growth, and old-age pension increases should start to have a positive impact on consumption. The recovery will not be strong in the next few quarters, since the savings ratio will rise and high interest rates will squeeze consumption.”
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