Romania: Pork Market 2025

Pork Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian pork market increased by 2.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pork Production in Romania

In value terms, pork production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pork in Romania shrank to X kg per head in 2022, leveling off at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 5.6% against the previous year. The pork yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for pork production in Romania amounted to X heads, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 18% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for pork production peaked at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Pork Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of pork decreased by -1.3% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 40%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for pork exports from Romania, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, pork exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland amounted to +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+11.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+25.3% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for pork exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for 41% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +23.8%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average pork export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Germany (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pork Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, pork imports into Romania totaled X tons, increasing by 13% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, pork imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of pork imports to Romania, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +26.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pork suppliers to Romania were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 73% of total imports. Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +27.8%, saw 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

The average pork import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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