According to Egidijus Simonis, the head of the association, the tensions in the Middle East have caused some Lithuanian dairy processing companies to face difficulties in exporting their products to certain countries in the Persian Gulf. Notably, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates represent significant markets for Lithuanian cheese, butter, and other dairy products. Further along the supply chain, key buyers of Lithuanian dairy products towards Asia include Malaysia, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

The European Commission's data indicates that Lithuania exported dairy products worth 177 million euros to third countries outside the EU in 2025, with approximately one-fifth of that going to Asian countries and about 9 percent to Persian Gulf states. This highlights the importance of the export market for Lithuanian dairy, particularly in light of geopolitical tensions that could disrupt trade routes.

While these challenges are ongoing, it is important to note that the major export direction for the Lithuanian dairy sector remains within the EU, where approximately 80 percent of all Lithuanian dairy product exports are directed. This emphasizes the reliance of Lithuanian producers on the EU market while also acknowledging the growth potential in foreign markets in Asia and the Gulf region, which may be affected by external factors such as political instability and conflict.