Romania: Berry Market 2025

Berry Market Size in Romania

The Romanian berry market reached $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Berry Production in Romania

In value terms, berry production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of berries in Romania was estimated at X tons per ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The berry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood 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 2022, the berry harvested area in Romania amounted to X ha, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the berry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Berry Exports

Exports from Romania

Berry exports from Romania skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, berry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for berries exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average berry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Berry Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, purchases abroad of berries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, berry imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest berry supplier to Romania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, berry imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Greece totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest berry suppliers to Romania were Greece ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Spain, Italy, Hungary and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Moldova, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 berry import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, berry import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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