Romania: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Romania

The Romanian grain market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Production in Romania

In value terms, grain production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated modest growth 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Grain production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of grain in Romania shrank rapidly to X tons per ha in 2022, waning by X% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, grain yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The grain yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, the grain harvested area in Romania declined to X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the grain harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Romania

Grain exports from Romania dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, grain exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Romania, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Algeria, Iran, the Netherlands, Tunisia, South Korea, Pakistan, Portugal, Sudan and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for grain exported from Romania were Egypt ($X), Jordan ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Algeria, Italy, Iran, Tunisia, the Netherlands, South Korea, Pakistan, Sudan, Portugal and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Pakistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, grain export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Pakistan ($X per ton) and Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) and Iran ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sudan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, the amount of grain imported into Romania totaled X tons, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main suppliers of grain imports to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Romania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, grain import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

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