Romania: Canned Meat Market 2025

Canned Meat Market Size in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian canned meat market decreased by -43.6% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Canned Meat Production in Romania

In value terms, canned meat production declined rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Canned Meat Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, shipments abroad of canned meat decreased by -1.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -14.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 34%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, canned meat exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of canned meat exports from Romania, together comprising 47% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Bulgaria, Finland, Moldova, Ireland, Hungary and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +204.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for canned meat exported from Romania worldwide, together comprising 46% of total exports. France, Austria, Italy, Spain, Finland, Ireland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

Among the main countries of destination, Finland, with a CAGR of +224.7%, 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 2021, the average canned meat export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Finland (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Meat Imports

Imports into Romania

Canned meat imports into Romania soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 18% on 2020. Overall, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, canned meat imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned meat imports to Romania, with a combined 72% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Bulgaria, Spain and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +32.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest canned meat suppliers to Romania were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 67% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Italy, Austria, Bulgaria, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +33.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average canned meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, 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 (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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