Romania: Market for Chocolate Bars with Cereals, Fruit or Nuts 2025

Market Size for Chocolate Bars with Cereals, Fruit or Nuts in Romania

The Romanian market for chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts fell to $X in 2022, waning by -6.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chocolate Bars with Cereals, Fruit or Nuts in Romania

In value terms, production of chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 19%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chocolate Bars with Cereals, Fruit or Nuts

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -26.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts stood at $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -35.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts from Romania, together comprising 52% of total exports. The UK, Austria, Turkey, Slovakia, the Netherlands, China, Spain, France, Germany and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +204.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts exports from Romania, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland stood at +26.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+1.6% per year) and Moldova (+13.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts amounted to $X per ton, waning by -14.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 7.1% 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.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Hungary (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chocolate Bars with Cereals, Fruit or Nuts

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts were imported into Romania; falling by -5.2% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts fell to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% 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 +18.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cereal, fruit or nut chocolate bar to Romania, with a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (-7.1% per year) and Poland (+1.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts to Romania, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+3.8% per year) and Bulgaria (-8.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for chocolate bars with cereals, fruit or nuts amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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