Romania: Fruit Market 2024

Fruit Market Size in Romania

The Romanian fruit market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured increase 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Production in Romania

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits in Romania contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average fruit yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of fruits in Romania stood at X ha, flattening at 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the fruit harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of fruits were exported from Romania; jumping by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fruit exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports posted mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from Romania, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit exported from Romania worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, Germany, Moldova, Croatia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

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

Fruit Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, the amount of fruits imported into Romania totaled X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a strong 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fruit imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to Romania, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Moldova, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Costa Rica, Hungary, Slovenia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Costa Rica (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest fruit suppliers to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Poland, Spain, Hungary, Italy, Moldova, Belgium, Costa Rica, Slovenia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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