Romania: Apple Market 2025

Apple Market Size in Romania

The Romanian apple market declined to $X in 2021, falling by -4.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Apple Production in Romania

In value terms, apple production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 42%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average apple yield in Romania reached X tons per ha, surging by 7.4% on the year before. In general, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple yield decreased by -6.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 88%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average apple yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of apples production in Romania was estimated at X ha, growing by 2.8% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 8.9% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the apple harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, overseas shipments of apples decreased by -89% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 88%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for apple exports from Romania, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, apple exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary amounted to -30.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+13.7% per year) and Germany (-41.9% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for apples exports from Romania, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary totaled -25.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+47.8% per year) and Poland (+9.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple export price increased by +104.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, approx. X tons of apples were imported into Romania; flattening at the previous year. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -19.4% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest apple supplier to Romania, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +17.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-13.7% per year) and Germany (+3.4% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Romania, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland stood at +24.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+9.1% per year) and Italy (-8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, apple import price increased by +60.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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