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Romania: Banana Market 2025

Banana Market Size in Romania

The Romanian banana market contracted to $X in 2022, falling by -7.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Banana consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Banana Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of bananas decreased by -25.7% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 203,333% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, banana exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 399,700%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of banana exports from Romania, together accounting for 89% of total exports. Moldova, Poland and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Moldova (with a CAGR of +4,285.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for banana exported from Romania were Hungary ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Croatia ($X), with a combined 89% share of total exports. Moldova, Poland and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 10%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Moldova, with a CAGR of +2,708.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average banana export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 7.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 97%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Moldova ($X per ton) and Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Slovenia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Banana Imports

Imports into Romania

After eight years of growth, supplies from abroad of bananas decreased by -13.4% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, banana imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of banana imports to Romania, with a combined 47% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Costa Rica (with a CAGR of +62.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Costa Rica ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest banana suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 46% of total imports.

Costa Rica, with a CAGR of +64.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average banana import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bananas in the world?

The country with the largest volume of banana consumption was India, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, banana consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, twofold. Indonesia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 6.3% share.

What are the largest producers of bananas in the world?

The country with the largest volume of banana production was India, accounting for 26% of total volume. Moreover, banana production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 6.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of bananas to Romania?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of banana to Romania, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 10% share.

What are the leading importers of bananas from Romania?

In value terms, Hungary, Bulgaria and Croatia constituted the largest markets for banana exported from Romania worldwide, together comprising 91% of total exports.

What is the average export price for bananas in Romania?

In 2021, the average banana export price amounted to $848 per ton, falling by -5.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bananas in Romania?

The average banana import price stood at $775 per ton in 2021, growing by 3.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the banana market in Romania. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 486 - Bananas

Country coverage:

Romania

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Romania
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024