Romania: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian asparagus market decreased by -22% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Asparagus Production in Romania

In value terms, asparagus production totaled less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of asparagus in Romania was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average asparagus yield reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the asparagus harvested area in Romania declined dramatically to X ha, with a decrease of -50% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to asparagus production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, asparagus exports from Romania surged to X tons, jumping by 134% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, asparagus exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 137% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main destinations of asparagus exports from Romania.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of +10.9%).

In value terms, Moldova ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for asparagus exported from Romania worldwide.

Moldova, with a CAGR of +9.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -28.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 66%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of asparagus, when their volume decreased by -10.1% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 96% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, asparagus imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 79%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of asparagus imports to Romania, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +145.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest asparagus suppliers to Romania were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 89% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +125.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average asparagus import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 60%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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