Romania: Other Cereals Market 2025

Other Cereals Market Size in Romania

The Romanian other cereals market shrank modestly to $X in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -7.6% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Other Cereals Production in Romania

In value terms, other cereals production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -3.6% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

The average yield of other cerealses in Romania expanded notably to X tons per ha in 2021, picking up by 12% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average other cereals yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The other cereals harvested area in Romania stood at X ha in 2021, surging by 3.6% on the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to other cereals production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Other Cereals Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, overseas shipments of other cerealses were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other cereals exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of other cereals exports from Romania, with a combined 89% share of total exports. Austria and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +59.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for other cereals exported from Romania were Hungary ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 94% of total exports. Austria and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.9%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +54.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2021, the average other cereals export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 52%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Other Cereals Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of other cerealses, when their volume decreased by -49.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 281%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, other cereals imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 155% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of other cereals imports to Romania, with a combined 86% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +71.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest other cereals suppliers to Romania, together comprising 74% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +45.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 2021, the average other cereals import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 49% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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