Romania: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Romania

The Romanian grain market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in Romania

In value terms, grain production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cereal grains in Romania dropped rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, grain yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 total area harvested in terms of cereal grains production in Romania reduced slightly to X ha, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the grain harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, exports of cereal grains from Romania dropped sharply to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, grain exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Romania, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Algeria, Iran, the Netherlands, Tunisia, South Korea, Pakistan, Portugal, Sudan and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grain exported from Romania were Egypt ($X), Jordan ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Algeria, Italy, Iran, Tunisia, the Netherlands, South Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, Portugal and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, 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 grain export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest expansion 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, grain export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Pakistan ($X per ton) and Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) and Iran ($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 Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of cereal grains were imported into Romania; picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Romania, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal grains to Romania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight expansion 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, grain import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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