Romania: Green Bean Market 2025

Green Bean Market Size in Romania

The Romanian green bean market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Green Bean Production in Romania

In value terms, green bean production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. Green bean production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of green beans in Romania expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 3.9% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average green bean yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The green bean harvested area in Romania totaled X ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.2%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to green bean production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Green Bean Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of green beans decreased by -4.2% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 328%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, green bean exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 223%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of green bean exports from Romania, together accounting for 69% of total exports. France, Germany, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +497.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for green bean exported from Romania were Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 69% share of total exports. France, Germany, Poland and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +472.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average green bean export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -10.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 123%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Belgium ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($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 Turkey (+36.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Green Bean Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of green beans increased by 23% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, green bean imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -29.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of green bean imports to Romania, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +91.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest green bean suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 74% of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +61.2%, 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

In 2022, the average green bean import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -15.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a moderate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 33%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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