Romania: Market for Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes 2024

Market Size for Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian fruit or nut preserves market increased by 11% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +64.4% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes in Romania

In value terms, fruit or nut preserves production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 40%. Fruit or nut preserves production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes

Exports from Romania

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of jams, marmalades, fruit jellies, fruit or nut purees and pastes, when their volume decreased by -2.2% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 91%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fruit or nut preserves exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for fruit or nut preserves exports from Romania, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit or nut preserves exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Moldova (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary amounted to +64.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+26.4% per year) and Moldova (+27.6% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fruit or nut preserves exported from Romania worldwide, together comprising 45% of total exports. These countries were followed by Moldova, Spain, Germany, Israel, Belgium, Italy, Canada, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 42%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +60.8%, saw 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

In 2021, the average fruit or nut preserves export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 the UK (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Jams, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, Fruit Or Nut Purees And Pastes

Imports into Romania

For the seventh year in a row, Romania recorded growth in purchases abroad of jams, marmalades, fruit jellies, fruit or nut purees and pastes, which increased by 21% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, fruit or nut preserves imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 35%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit or nut preserves imports to Romania, with a combined 47% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Bulgaria, Turkey, Italy, Hungary, Latvia, France, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +619.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Greece ($X) and Moldova ($X) appeared to be the largest fruit or nut preserves suppliers to Romania, together comprising 38% of total imports. France, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Italy, Turkey, Latvia, the Czech Republic, Croatia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of +740.5%, 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

In 2021, the average fruit or nut preserves import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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