Romania: Mixed Fertilizer Market 2025

Mixed Fertilizer Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian mixed fertilizer market increased by 78% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Mixed Fertilizer Production in Romania

In value terms, mixed fertilizer production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Mixed fertilizer production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Mixed Fertilizer Exports

Exports from Romania

Mixed fertilizer exports from Romania fell dramatically to X tons in 2022, which is down by -45.3% against 2021. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mixed fertilizer exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for mixed fertilizer exports from Romania, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, mixed fertilizer exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ukraine (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary stood at +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+9.6% per year) and Ukraine (+77.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for mixed fertilizer exported from Romania were Hungary ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Moldova ($X), with a combined 76% share of total exports. Ukraine, Austria, Serbia and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +145.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 mixed fertilizer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mixed fertilizer export price increased by +85.4% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price reached 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Austria (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mixed Fertilizer Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, imports of mixed fertilizers into Romania soared to X tons, picking up by 43% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mixed fertilizer imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of mixed fertilizer imports to Romania, with a combined 55% share of total imports. Serbia, Bulgaria, Morocco, Jordan, Austria, the Netherlands, Italy, Tunisia, Egypt and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +51.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Turkey ($X) and Greece ($X) constituted the largest mixed fertilizer suppliers to Romania, with a combined 45% share of total imports. Morocco, Bulgaria, Serbia, Jordan, Austria, Tunisia, the Netherlands, Italy, Egypt and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +54.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 mixed fertilizer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 46% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, mixed fertilizer import price increased by +119.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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