Romania: Sugar Beet Market 2025

Sugar Beet Market Size in Romania

The Romanian sugar beet market contracted to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Beet Production in Romania

In value terms, sugar beet production fell notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 7,992% against the previous year. 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 sugar beet in Romania dropped to X tons per ha, waning by -8.1% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 38%. The sugar beet yield peaked 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.

The sugar beet harvested area in Romania expanded to X ha in 2022, growing by 4.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 14% against the previous year. The sugar beet harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sugar Beet Exports

Exports from Romania

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of sugar beet decreased by -98.3% to X kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 101,160%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar beet exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,007,200% 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

France (X kg) was the main destination for sugar beet exports from Romania, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled -98.3%.

In value terms, France ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sugar beet exports from Romania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled -98.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sugar beet export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -9.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 895%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to +80.2% per year.

Sugar Beet Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sugar beet increased by 162% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 2,612% against the previous year. 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, sugar beet imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7,128% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest sugar beet supplier to Romania, accounting for a 63% share of total imports. Moreover, sugar beet imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at +132.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-46.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+28.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar beet to Romania, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -20.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+75.6% per year) and Greece (+55.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar beet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 167% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+48.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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