Romania: Poppy Seed Market 2025

Poppy Seed Market Size in Romania

The Romanian poppy seed market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Poppy seed consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Poppy Seed Production in Romania

In value terms, poppy seed production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -8.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 126%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average poppy seed yield in Romania shrank slightly to X kg per ha, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, the yield showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 1.2%. Over the period under review, the average poppy seed yield hit record highs at X kg per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the poppy seed harvested area in Romania stood at X ha, remaining constant against 2021. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the poppy seed harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Poppy Seed Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, poppy seed exports from Romania soared to X tons, jumping by 28% compared with 2021. Overall, exports showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 270%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, poppy seed exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 184% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of poppy seed exports from Romania, with a combined 81% share 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 Hungary (with a CAGR of +44.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Moldova ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for poppy seed exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 70% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +46.2%, 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 poppy seed export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -31% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($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 Italy (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Poppy Seed Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, purchases abroad of poppy seed increased by 7.1% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% 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 +9.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, poppy seed imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 93%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of poppy seed imports to Romania, together comprising 76% of total imports. Slovakia, Croatia, Germany, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +268.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest poppy seed suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 76% of total imports. Slovakia, Croatia, Germany, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

Among the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of +219.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 poppy seed import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -21.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, poppy seed import price decreased by -28.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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