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Romania: Carob Market 2025

Carob Market Size in Romania

For the fourth year in a row, the Romanian carob market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 33% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption saw a strong expansion. Carob consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Carob Exports

Exports from Romania

For the third consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in shipments abroad of carob, which increased by 17% to X tons in 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carob exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for carob exports from Romania, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +2.2%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for carob exports from Romania.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands amounted to +5.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average carob export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, carob export price decreased by -0.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2019, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to +2.8% per year.

Carob Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, approx. X tons of carob were imported into Romania; jumping by 19% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 170% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, carob imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 137%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of carob imports to Romania, with a combined 91% share of total imports. Bulgaria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +55.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest carob suppliers to Romania, together comprising 77% of total imports. The Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +52.2%, 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

The average carob import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+17.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of carob consumption in 2020 were Portugal, Italy and Turkey, together comprising 51% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Morocco, Greece, Vietnam, Cyprus, France, Algeria, Switzerland, Lebanon and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 40%.
The countries with the highest volumes of carob production in 2020 were Portugal, Italy and Morocco, together comprising 57% of global production. These countries were followed by Turkey, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 36%.
In value terms, the largest carob suppliers to Romania were Germany, Bulgaria and Turkey, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Spain, Poland and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.
In value terms, the Netherlands remains the key foreign market for carob exports from Romania.
The average carob export price stood at $0 per ton in 2020, falling by -100% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average carob import price amounted to $1,638 per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the carob 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 461 - Carobs

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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012-2024

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