An Overview of Lithuanian Textiles, Apparel and Leather Industry (NACE C13, C14, C15)
In 2019 the textiles, clothing and leather industries accounted for about 1.5 % of GDP. At the beginning of 2021 this industry has employed around 24 thousand workers or 2.5 % of total employment.
933 enterprises were active in the industry at the beginning of 2021 and 98% of them were small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with 1-249 persons employed.
Indicator
2017
2018
2019
220
221
Number of enterprises
922
935
955
947
933
Number of employees
28,505
28,006
27,632
25,848
23,900
Source: Statistics Lithuania.
In 2019 production of the textiles, clothing and leather industries amounted to 0.9 billion EUR, which was 1.5% less than in 2018.
Indicator
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Exports of goods of Lithuanian origin (million EUR)
784.9
794.4
796.3
758.5
673.2
Production value (million EUR)
858.6
878.2
940.9
926.8
–
Source: Statistics Lithuania.
In 2020 domestically produced textiles, clothing and leather exports value declined by 11% and amounted to about 0.7 billion EUR. In 2020 exports of domestically produced goods consisted mainly of apparel (not knitted or crocheted) (21%), apparel (knitted or crocheted) (20%) and other made-up textile articles (14%). The decline in domestically produced exports in 2020 was mainly driven by the decrease of exports of apparel (not knitted or crocheted) – the exports value decreased by 51 million EUR (or 27%) to 142 million EUR. Whereas the largest increase in exports in 2020 was recorded for other made-up textile articles – the value increased by 17 million EUR (or 22%) to 94 million EUR.
The most important exports markets for the domestically produced textiles, clothing and leather industry in 2020 were Germany (15), the United Kingdom (11%) and Denmark (9.9%). Countries in the European Union accounted for 81% of exports by the textiles, clothing and leather industry in 2020. The exports of domestically produced textiles, clothing and leather industry in 2020 decreased most significantly to Germany (the exports value decreased by 20 million EUR or 16%), whereas the largest increase in exports was recorded for the Netherlands (the exports value increased by 7.6 million EUR or 33%).
Exports of Lithuanian produced textiles, apparel and leather by category, million EUR
Source: Statistics Lithuania.
Strengths of Lithuanian textile, apparel and leather industry:
► Good quality – price ratio;
► Business experience in Western Europe and other countries (especially CIS);
► Ability to produce in small batches with short production and delivery times;
► High technological and linguistic staff competence and work culture;
► Integration into global value chains.
List of Lithuanian Textiles, Apparel and Leather Units
Company
Activity
Contact Person
Location
Phone
Email
Website
3p logistics, UAB
Air, sea and auto transport services, warehouses and logistics for textile companies
It manufactures linen, half-linear fabrics and produces products for bath and saunas, home textiles. It delivers high-quality linen terry fabric from which to sew rough and soft products for bath and sauna: bathrobes, towels, sauna aprons, bath mats, slippers and other sauna accessories.
The company provides a clothing production service for Western European brands. Buy raw materials and organize the sewing of textile products in Lithuanian sewing companies.
Manufacture and trade in linen textiles and linen products under its own brand LINEN TALES, production of linen textiles and linen clothing with private labels (privat label).
EMKO is a Lithuanian company that creates modern design furniture and other home interior elements. EMKO products are developed and manufactured in an active, modern, responsible market. Our group of clients ranges from dynamic professionals who incorporate refreshing ideas into their lives and make unusual decisions to creative artists seeking to reflect the passion they surround their own work.
Saulius Mikulskis
Kalvarijų 1-4.1 (4-as aukštas) Vilnius. LT-09310, Lietuva
Fabric cutting; sale of sewing threads, Velcro strips; production of various textile accessories; production of elastic strips, cords, cantilever strips, shoemakers, furniture rubbers
Trade in work clothes, production. Horeca clothing trade, production. Production and sale of tablecloths, curtains. Lekala printing services, fabric trade.
One of the largest vocational training institutions in Lithuania, with activities reaching more than 80 m. It is a modern and dynamic training institution that responds quickly to changes in the labor market and boldly applies innovative forms of education. The Textile Division was established in 1994 and trains qualified specialists in this one of the most developed industries in the world, specializing in sewing and construction services. Crafts and art intertwine here, and only the highest quality raw materials are used in the teaching process. State-of-the-art equipment ensures the competitiveness of future professionals in the labor market not only in Lithuania but throughout Europe.
Work clothes for indoor, outdoor work, sports clothes for children, adults, T-shirts, shorts, clothes for fishermen, clothes for chefs, suits for rugby and other sports - sewing. Putting logos on clothing by order.
Industrial sewing technique. Laying, cutting, ironing and other equipment for the sewing industry. Needles for sewing machines, spare parts. Maintenance.
Manufacture of garments, bedding, hats and accessories for babies from organic cotton, merino wool, bamboo, linen. / Designing and making fine clothes, bedding, caps, christening outfits and other products for newborns and babies.
UAB ”March design studio” develops, develops, manufactures and sells various types of innovative products, the common collection of which also includes textile products. The company cooperates with Lithuanian producers who supply the company with production blanks. UAB March design studio focuses only on wholesale sales. The main part of the production is exported to the EU or Third Countries. The company's sales account for 95% of exports and local sales - 5%. The company also provides product design development services
UAB Modern Technologies represents more than 60 manufacturers of classic textile (weaving, spinning, finishing) equipment, knitting, nonwovens, raw materials, yarns, fabrics, consumables and spare parts.
UAB "Staff Import Solutions" has experience in the field of employee selection in Ukraine, is well aware of the specifics of the Lithuanian labor market and business requirements for staff qualification. This helps us to ensure the quality of all the services provided and to offer the most suitably qualified employee to your company. If the employee's working skills do not meet your requirements, UAB's "Staff Import Solutions" will replace the employee with the right one free of charge and as soon as possible.
Didm eninis trade in sewing industry accessories. Manufacture of sewing accessories. A wide range of sewing accessories range from sewing threads, adhesive liners and various fabrics to hangers and product packaging materials.
Modeling and sewing of fur coats, semicircular, fur vests. Individual fur sewing and repair, sewing, pattern change. Sewing interior decorations from natural fur according to individual orders. Trade in fur, semicircular, fur vests, fur hats, fur accessories. Cutting and sewing services for fur products.
Carriage of textile products on suspension by special transport, freight on local and international routes by road, storage, customs brokers and other logistics services
Vidmantas Pelėda
Galinės g. 1, Galinės k., Avižienių sen., LT-14247 Vilniaus r.
Cotton, wool, a krill yarn, production, wholesale and retail trade, yarns for carpets, rugs, tapestries, yarn dyeing, yarn twisting and other production services; transportation, metal parts and technical rubber production services
The company provides the following services: industrial embroidery, laser engraving and cutting, printing and clustering, thermal printing on various types of materials.
Produces and sells the highest quality textile products for babies and young children. Traded in certified fabric products of various fibers. Carries out wholesale and retail trade.
Vokietijos ir Baltijos šalių prekybos rūmai Estijoje, Latvijoje, Lietuvoje
The German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania (AHK) has been the most important partner of Lithuanian companies in Germany for two decades. AHK unites almost 500 members and provides excellent opportunities to develop cooperation between Lithuanian and German companies. The House helps companies make direct contacts and offers a variety of services, providing detailed information on the Baltic and German markets. AHK actively represents the interests of its members in public institutions. AHK is your partner in Germany and the world. Contact us!
Processing of textile products. Painting of textiles and clothing, enzim laundry, softening, bleaching, etc. (for companies only). Laser processing of textile products. Drawing of various patterns on textile products (laserization). Machining of denim products (clothes), laser processing (for companies only). Various processing (washing) of large quantities of new seam products (for companies only).
