Romania: Buckwheat Market 2025

Buckwheat Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian buckwheat market increased by 28% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +94.1% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Buckwheat Production in Romania

In value terms, buckwheat production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 34%. Buckwheat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average buckwheat yield in Romania stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of buckwheat production in Romania stood at less than X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Buckwheat Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, exports of buckwheat from Romania amounted to X tons, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 3,152% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, buckwheat exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 1,037%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for buckwheat exports from Romania, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, buckwheat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Moldova (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +53.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+12.0% per year) and Moldova (+201.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for buckwheat exports from Romania, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +47.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+10.8% per year) and Moldova (+265.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average buckwheat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 1,144% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Buckwheat Imports

Imports into Romania

For the third consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in supplies from abroad of buckwheat, which increased by 48% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, buckwheat imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of buckwheat to Romania, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, buckwheat imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands totaled +65.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+23.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+7.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of buckwheat to Romania, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +63.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+27.4% per year) and Bulgaria (+106.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average buckwheat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -25.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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