Romania: Frozen Pork Carcase Market 2025

Frozen Pork Carcase Market Size in Romania

The Romanian frozen pork carcase market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. The market value 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, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Pork Carcase Production in Romania

In value terms, frozen pork carcase production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 0.1%. Frozen pork carcase production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Pork Carcase Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of frozen carcases of pig meat increased by 76% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,440%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen pork carcase exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1,786%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) was the main destination for frozen pork carcase exports from Romania, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen pork carcase exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X kg), with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bulgaria amounted to -22.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+47.1% per year) and Germany (-25.8% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen carcases of pig meat exports from Romania, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bulgaria amounted to -13.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-15.4% per year) and Spain (-46.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen pork carcase export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 203%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Italy (+38.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Pork Carcase Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, imports of frozen carcases of pig meat into Romania skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 125% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 161% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen pork carcase imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 141%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen pork carcase imports to Romania, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Germany, Poland, Italy, Belgium, Denmark and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +30.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen pork carcase suppliers to Romania were Hungary ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 62% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Denmark and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +33.0%, 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 frozen pork carcase import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -18.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, frozen pork carcase import price increased by +47.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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