Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Price in Romania - 2023

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Price in Romania (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average starch; manioc (cassava) import price amounted to $1,793 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $3,676 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Germany ($3,861 per ton), while the price for Greece ($1,395 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Price in Romania (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average starch; manioc (cassava) export price amounted to $2,817 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 1.6% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $3,202 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($4,675 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK totaled $2,732 per ton.

From 2015 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+12.9%).

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Imports in Romania

In 2022, approx. 25 tons of starch; manioc (cassava)s were imported into Romania; growing by 11% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 369%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 36 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, starch; manioc (cassava) imports expanded sharply to $45K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Import of Starch; Manioc (Cassava) in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	8.1	3.8	26.5	22.4	40.4%
Poland	N/A	0.4	1.9	9.1	377.0%
Germany	3.0	1.6	6.5	4.3	12.7%
Greece	0.1	8.5	0.1	4.2	247.6%
Hungary	1.8	2.4	3.5	3.3	22.4%
Belgium	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.7	0%
Nicaragua	N/A	16.0	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	N/A	2.3	0.6	-73.9%
Total	13.0	32.8	40.9	44.7	50.9%

Top Suppliers of Starch; Manioc (Cassava) to Romania in 2022:

Netherlands (14.0 tons)
Poland (4.8 tons)
Greece (3.0 tons)
Hungary (1.3 tons)
Germany (1.1 tons)
Belgium (0.5 tons)

Starch; Manioc (Cassava) Exports in Romania

In 2022, starch; manioc (cassava) exports from Romania skyrocketed to 208 kg, rising by 49% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction.

In value terms, starch; manioc (cassava) exports surged to $586 in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep contraction.