Romania: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2024

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Romania

The Romanian frozen fruits and vegetables market totaled $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Romania

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen fruits and vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports declined modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fruits and vegetables exports from Romania, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Poland, Bulgaria, Belgium, Austria, Moldova and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen fruits and vegetables exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen fruits and vegetables export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Moldova (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen fruits and vegetables were imported into Romania; surging by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Poland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen fruits and vegetables imports to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Germany, Hungary and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest frozen fruits and vegetables suppliers to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average frozen fruits and vegetables import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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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