Romania: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, overseas shipments of candied fruits decreased by -23.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit exports fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of candied fruit exports from Romania, with a combined 66% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +186.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for candied fruit exported from Romania were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 66% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +175.9%, 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 candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 21% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, candied fruit export price decreased by -6.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 84%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Canada (+27.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, the amount of candied fruits imported into Romania reached X tons, surging by 14% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit imports reduced slightly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +18.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 69%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of candied fruit imports to Romania, together comprising 76% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Germany (with a CAGR of +39.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest candied fruit suppliers to Romania, together comprising 74% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of +34.8%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -16.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 24%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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