Romania: Fresh Pork Cut Market 2025

Fresh Pork Cut Market Size in Romania

The Romanian fresh pork cut market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 19% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fresh Pork Cut Production in Romania

In value terms, fresh pork cut production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% 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 +63.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Fresh Pork Cut Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat decreased by -6.1% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports showed a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 65%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh pork cut exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Hungary (X kg) were the main destinations of fresh pork cut exports from Romania, with a combined 84% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, France, Belgium and Italy, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +26.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for fresh pork cut exported from Romania were Bulgaria ($X), Greece ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 76% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +35.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh pork cut export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh pork cut export price increased by +64.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 France (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Pork Cut Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, overseas purchases of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 2018 with an increase of 32%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh pork cut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh pork cut to Romania, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh pork cut imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Denmark (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-0.9% per year) and Denmark (+12.6% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled hams, shoulders and cuts of pig meat to Romania, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +12.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-2.3% per year) and Denmark (+12.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh pork cut import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Spain ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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