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Romania: Frozen Potato Market 2024

Frozen Potato Market Size in Romania

The Romanian frozen potato market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 40% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a strong expansion. Frozen potato consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, overseas shipments of frozen potatoes were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 521%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 235% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for frozen potato exports from Romania, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen potato exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), threefold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland totaled +122.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+26.2% per year) and Slovakia (-9.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for frozen potato exported from Romania were Moldova ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for 94% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +113.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 53% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 122% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen potatoes were imported into Romania; picking up by 33% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen potato imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen potato imports to Romania, together accounting for 65% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +27.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest frozen potato suppliers to Romania were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 73% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +25.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 frozen potato import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for frozen potatoes in the world?

The country with the largest volume of frozen potato consumption was China, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, frozen potato consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.3% share.

What are the largest producers of frozen potatoes in the world?

China remains the largest frozen potato producing country worldwide, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, frozen potato production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of frozen potatoes to Romania?

In value terms, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany were the largest frozen potato suppliers to Romania, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of frozen potatoes from Romania?

In value terms, Moldova remains the key foreign market for frozen potato exports from Romania, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Slovakia, with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 16% share.

What is the average export price for frozen potatoes in Romania?

In 2020, the average frozen potato export price amounted to $480 per ton, dropping by -20.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for frozen potatoes in Romania?

In 2020, the average frozen potato import price amounted to $665 per ton, with a decrease of -17.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the frozen potato market in Romania. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10311110 - Frozen potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water
Prodcom 10311130 - Frozen potatoes, prepared or preserved (including potatoes cooked or partly cooked in oil and then frozen, excluding by vinegar or acetic acid)

Country coverage:

Romania

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Romania
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023