Romania: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian peach and nectarine market increased by 23% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% 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 +25.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Romania

In value terms, peach and nectarine production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +29.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of peaches and nectarines in Romania rose to X tons per ha, increasing by 2.1% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, the yield indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, peach and nectarine yield decreased by -30.2% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average peach and nectarine yield remained 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of peaches and nectarines production in Romania rose to X ha, with an increase of 3.3% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 5.3%. The peach and nectarine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of peaches and nectarines, when their volume decreased by -21.4% to X tons. In general, exports saw a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 748% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports expanded to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 603% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for peach and nectarine exports from Romania, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, peach and nectarine exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary amounted to -21.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+47.9% per year) and Italy (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for peach and nectarine exports from Romania, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary totaled -12.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+2.8% per year) and Poland (+67.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Bulgaria (+25.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, peach and nectarine imports into Romania contracted sharply to X tons, waning by -16.8% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of peach and nectarine imports to Romania, with a combined 74% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Serbia, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +60.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X), Turkey ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest peach and nectarine suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 74% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Serbia, Italy and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +80.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a strong expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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