Romania: Pulses Market 2025

Pulses Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian pulses market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Pulses Production in Romania

In value terms, pulses production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of pulses in Romania shrank notably to X tons per ha in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021. In general, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pulses yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The pulses yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pulses production in Romania rose markedly to X ha, surging by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pulses production reached the maximum at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were exported from Romania; with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Romania, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of X.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest markets for pulses exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average pulses export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Bangladesh (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into Romania; growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports showed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Romania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), fourfold. Ethiopia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and Ethiopia (X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Romania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pulses import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pulses import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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