Romania: Rye Market 2025

Rye Market Size in Romania

The Romanian rye market declined slightly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Rye Production in Romania

In value terms, rye production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 116%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of rye in Romania reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of -6.1% compared with 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average rye 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 total area harvested in terms of rye production in Romania reduced to X ha, with a decrease of -3.6% compared with the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to rye production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Rye Exports

Exports from Romania

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of rye increased by 142% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 198%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, rye exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 295% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Hungary (X kg) were the main destinations of rye exports from Romania.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for rye exported from Romania were Bulgaria ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X).

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +15.4%, saw 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average rye export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -28.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 100% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average 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 Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Rye Imports

Imports into Romania

Rye imports into Romania soared to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 163% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 354% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, rye imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 291% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Romania, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, rye imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Moldova (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hungary totaled +156.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (+46.7% per year) and Austria (+25.7% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rye to Romania, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Hungary totaled +161.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Moldova (+64.6% per year) and Austria (+14.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average rye import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -15.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 59% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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