Romania: Fruit And Berry Market 2024

Fruit And Berry Market Size in Romania

The Romanian fruit and berry market expanded to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit And Berry Production in Romania

In value terms, fruit and berry production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of fruits and berries in Romania contracted slightly to X tons per ha, waning by X% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit and berry 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.

The fruit and berry harvested area in Romania totaled X ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the fruit and berry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit And Berry Exports

Exports from Romania

For the third consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in shipments abroad of fruits and berries, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit and berry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit and berry exports from Romania, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fruit and berry exported from Romania were Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average fruit and berry export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Fruit And Berry Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits and berries were imported into Romania; picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Moldova, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Costa Rica, Hungary, Slovenia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Costa Rica (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports. Turkey, Poland, Spain, Italy, Hungary, Moldova, Belgium, Costa Rica, Slovenia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Costa Rica, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 fruit and berry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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