Romania: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian vegetable market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Romania

In value terms, vegetable production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables in Romania reduced slightly to X tons per ha, declining by X% against 2021 figures. 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 when the yield increased by X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year. 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 vegetables production in Romania rose to X ha, with an increase of X% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a abrupt slump. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Romania

For the fourth consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in overseas shipments of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Romania were Ukraine ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Romania; picking up by X% against 2021. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Greece, Poland, Spain, Austria, Hungary and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest vegetable suppliers to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Greece, Poland, France, Italy, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, import price indicated resilient 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, vegetable import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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