Romania: Dry Bean Market 2025

Dry Bean Market Size in Romania

The Romanian dry bean market expanded sharply to $X in 2022, surging by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +56.9% against 2016 indices. Dry bean consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Dry Bean Production in Romania

In value terms, dry bean production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -10.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 67%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of beans (dry) in Romania stood at X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 2.8% compared with the year before. In general, the yield saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 36%. The dry bean yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 beans (dry) production in Romania reduced to X ha, dropping by -3% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 6.4% against the previous year. The dry bean harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Bean Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of beans (dry) decreased by -21.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 396% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry bean exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 229% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for dry bean exports from Romania, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, dry bean exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Moldova (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +40.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+39.2% per year) and Moldova (+71.3% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for beans (dry) exports from Romania, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +44.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+47.1% per year) and Hungary (-16.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -7.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Hungary (+23.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Bean Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, the amount of beans (dry) imported into Romania surged to X tons, increasing by 18% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dry bean imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of dry bean to Romania, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, dry bean imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), sevenfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt amounted to +19.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (-7.5% per year) and Turkey (+76.9% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of beans (dry) to Romania, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt totaled +29.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (-4.0% per year) and Turkey (+86.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry bean import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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