Romania: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian market for fresh or chilled cuts of turkey decreased by -1.9% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Fresh or chilled turkey cut consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey in Romania

In value terms, fresh or chilled turkey cut production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 -23.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 37%. Fresh or chilled turkey cut production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey

Exports from Romania

In 2022, fresh or chilled turkey cut exports from Romania surged to X tons, growing by 23% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, fresh or chilled turkey cut exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh or chilled turkey cut exports from Romania, together accounting for 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of +100.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Moldova ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for fresh or chilled turkey cut exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Moldova, with a CAGR of +102.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh or chilled cuts of turkey stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 19%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cyprus ($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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Cuts Of Turkey

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of fresh or chilled cuts of turkey decreased by -5.8% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh or chilled turkey cut imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +19.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 37%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest fresh or chilled turkey cut supplier to Romania, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh or chilled turkey cut imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Hungary was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+9.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+0.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest fresh or chilled turkey cut suppliers to Romania were Hungary ($X), Poland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 98% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +26.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for fresh or chilled cuts of turkey stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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