Romania: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2022

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Romania

The Romanian blueberry and cranberry market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a notable expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Romania

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Romania dropped significantly to X tonnes per ha, waning by -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tonnes per ha, and then contracted significantly 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 2021, approx. X ha of blueberries and cranberries were harvested in Romania; which is down by -X% against the year before. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to blueberry and cranberry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, overseas shipments of blueberries and cranberries decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2020, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry exports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of blueberry and cranberry exports from Romania, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Moldova, Poland, Italy, Latvia, Austria and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for blueberry and cranberry exported from Romania were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. France, Poland, Italy, Moldova, Austria, Latvia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, blueberry and cranberry export price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Romania

For the third year in a row, Romania recorded growth in overseas purchases of blueberries and cranberries, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of blueberry and cranberry imports to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, Austria and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Austria (+X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest blueberry and cranberry suppliers to Romania were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Austria and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 2021, the average blueberry and cranberry import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for Austria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform