Romania: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2025

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Romania

The Romanian unmanufactured tobacco market rose to $X in 2022, increasing by 2.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Romania

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 105%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Romania contracted to X tons per ha in 2022, shrinking by -14.1% on the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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.

The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area in Romania surged to X ha in 2022, growing by 27% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a deep reduction. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) exported from Romania surged to X tons, increasing by 20% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 207%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 840%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Romania, together comprising 74% of total exports. The Netherlands, Poland, Serbia and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of +41.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for tobacco (unmanufactured) exports from Romania, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to +14.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+40.4% per year) and Poland (+8.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unmanufactured tobacco export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -23.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 206% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Belgium (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Romania

Unmanufactured tobacco imports into Romania was estimated at X tons in 2022, with an increase of 10% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Romania, together comprising 61% of total imports. India, Croatia, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe, the United States, Mozambique, Bulgaria, Turkey, Italy and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +4,429.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Brazil ($X) appeared to be the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Romania, together comprising 59% of total imports. India, the United States, Croatia, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Turkey, Mozambique, Italy and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of +3,147.7%, recorded 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

The average unmanufactured tobacco import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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