Romania: Candied Fruit Market Overview 2021

Candied Fruit Market Size in Romania

The Romanian candied fruit market soared to $X in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Candied Fruit Production in Romania

In value terms, candied fruit production rose sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Candied fruit production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of candied fruits in Romania was estimated at X kg per ha, remaining constant against 2019 figures. Over the period under review, the yield recorded 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 2020, approx. X ha of candied fruits were harvested in Romania; standing approx. at 2019 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2020, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of candied fruits, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. 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 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, exports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tonnes) was the main destination for candied fruit exports from Romania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, candied fruit exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tonnes), twofold. Lithuania (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Lithuania (+X% per year).

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 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled -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

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of candied fruits were imported into Romania; jumping by X% on the year before. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, candied fruit imports surged to $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Hungary (X tonnes) and Italy (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of candied fruit imports to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Hungary (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest candied fruit suppliers to Romania were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 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

The average candied fruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, candied fruit import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform