Romania: Candied Fruit Market Overview 2021

Candied Fruit Market Size in Romania

The Romanian candied fruit market fell sharply to $X in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Candied Fruit Production in Romania

In value terms, candied fruit production rose to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Candied fruit production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of candied fruits in Romania was estimated at X kg per ha in 2019, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, approx. X ha of candied fruits were harvested in Romania; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2019, overseas shipments of candied fruits increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports rose sharply to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) were the main destinations of candied fruit exports from Romania, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Bulgaria, Lithuania, Germany and the UK, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2019, the amount of candied fruits imported into Romania shrank remarkably to X tonnes, which is down by -X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, candied fruit imports fell markedly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of candied fruit imports to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports. Hungary and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest candied fruit suppliers to Romania, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland and Hungary, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, Hungary 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 2019, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, candied fruit import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per tonne), while the price for Hungary ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for candied fruits in the world?

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China (83K tonnes) remains the largest candied fruit consuming country worldwide, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Japan (7.6K tonnes), more than tenfold. Malaysia (5.7K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.1% share.

What are the largest producers of candied fruits in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of candied fruit production was China (192K tonnes), comprising approx. 61% of total volume. Moreover, candied fruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Thailand (63K tonnes), threefold.

What are the leading suppliers of candied fruits to Romania?

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In value terms, Germany ($900K), Italy ($668K) and the Netherlands ($356K) constituted the largest candied fruit suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 77% of total imports. Poland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

What are the leading importers of candied fruits from Romania?

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In value terms, Italy ($225K) remains the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from Romania, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($107K), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for candied fruits in Romania?

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In 2019, the average candied fruit export price amounted to $3,089 per tonne, rising by 3.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for candied fruits in Romania?

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The average candied fruit import price stood at $2,837 per tonne in 2019, increasing by 4% against the previous year.