Romania: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Romania

The Romanian root and tuber market fell to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a slight downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Romania

In value terms, root and tuber production shrank sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of roots and tubers in Romania fell to X tons per ha in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 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, approx. X ha of roots and tubers were harvested in Romania; with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Romania

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of roots and tubers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, root and tuber exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Romania, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Moldova ($X) and Greece ($X) constituted the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 root and tuber export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of roots and tubers increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, root and tuber imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Greece and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest root and tuber suppliers to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Greece and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated noticeable growth 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, root and tuber import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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