Romania: Almond Market 2025

Almond Market Size in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian almond market decreased by -64.4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Almond Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, shipments abroad of almonds decreased by -95.5% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after eight years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, almond exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X kg) was the main destination for almond exports from Romania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium stood at +59.6%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for almond exports from Romania.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium stood at +81.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average almond export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a mild increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Belgium.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cyprus amounted to +163.3% per year.

Almond Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of almonds decreased by -61.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 507% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, almond imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 526% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of almond imports to Romania, together comprising 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by Croatia, the Netherlands, Belgium and Poland, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +64.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest almond suppliers to Romania were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, Croatia and Poland, which together accounted for a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +62.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average almond import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -9.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, almond import price decreased by -31.1% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 41%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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