Romania: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing decreased by -57.9% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Romania

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to less than $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Romania was estimated at less than X kg per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Romania was estimated at less than X ha, remaining constant against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Romania

For the fifth year in a row, Romania recorded growth in shipments abroad of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing, which increased by 244% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tons) was the main destination for exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Romania, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Lithuania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lithuania totaled +1,492.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+23.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+5.2% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Lithuania ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest markets for seed, fruit and spore used for sowing exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +784.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -39.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Bulgaria (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing were imported into Romania; waning by -67.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 130% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Romania, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +140.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest seed, fruit and spore used for sowing suppliers to Romania, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +179.5%, 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

In 2022, the average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw pronounced growth. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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