Romania: Market for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons 2025

Market Size for Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Romania

After two years of growth, the Romanian market for peel of citrus fruit or melons decreased by -4.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Citrus fruit or melons peel consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons in Romania

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 42%. Citrus fruit or melons peel production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Exports from Romania

In 2021, overseas shipments of peel of citrus fruit or melons increased by 113% to X kg, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted significant growth. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 214%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X kg) was the main destination for citrus fruit or melons peel exports from Romania, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit or melons peel exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X kg), twofold. The UK (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2014 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary stood at +131.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+345.8% per year) and the UK (+93.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for citrus fruit or melons peel exported from Romania were Hungary ($X), the UK ($X) and Moldova ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports. The United States and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +197.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average export price for peel of citrus fruit or melons amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -28.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 2,414%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Moldova (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Peel Of Citrus Fruit Or Melons

Imports into Romania

In 2021, the amount of peel of citrus fruit or melons imported into Romania soared to X tons, increasing by 17% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 759% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit or melons peel imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 526%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) were the main suppliers of citrus fruit or melons peel imports to Romania, together accounting for 75% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +168.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of peel of citrus fruit or melons to Romania, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ireland ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +33.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+184.9% per year) and Turkey (+26.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for peel of citrus fruit or melons amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 202% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+515.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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