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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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