Romania: Nuts Market 2025

Nuts Market Size in Romania

The Romanian nuts market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth 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 increased by X% against 2019 indices. Nuts consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Nuts Production in Romania

In value terms, nuts production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average nuts yield in Romania reached X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average nuts yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat 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, approx. X ha of nuts were harvested in Romania; reducing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, nuts harvested area increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then shrank in the following year.

Nuts Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, exports of nuts from Romania shrank significantly to X tons, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nuts exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main destinations of nuts exports from Romania, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of X.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for nuts exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average nuts export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nuts Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, the amount of nuts imported into Romania contracted modestly to X tons, reducing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nuts imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest nuts supplier to Romania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, nuts imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nuts to Romania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average nuts import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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