Romania: Mate Market Overview 2021

Mate Market Size in Romania

For the third consecutive year, the Romanian mate market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Mate consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Mate Production in Romania

In value terms, mate production reduced to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of mate in Romania was estimated at X kg per ha in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate 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.

The mate harvested area in Romania amounted to X ha in 2019, stabilizing at 2018. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Mate Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2019, overseas shipments of mate increased by X% to X kg, rising for the sixth consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports posted slight growth. As a result, exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mate exports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant increase. As a result, exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X kg), Spain (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main destinations of mate exports from Romania.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands, while exports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for mate exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average mate export price amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Mate Imports

Imports into Romania

For the third consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in overseas purchases of mate, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mate imports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the Czech Republic (X tonnes) constituted the largest mate supplier to Romania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, mate imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Latvia (X tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Latvia (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Romania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Austria (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average mate import price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for mate in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of mate consumption in 2019 were Brazil (482K tonnes), Argentina (263K tonnes) and Paraguay (125K tonnes), together accounting for 91% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Syrian Arab Republic and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 6.5%.

What are the largest producers of mate in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of mate production in 2019 were Brazil (518K tonnes), Argentina (302K tonnes) and Paraguay (126K tonnes), together comprising 99% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of mate to Romania?

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In value terms, the Czech Republic ($107K) constituted the largest supplier of mate to Romania, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($6.3K), with a 5% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3.4% share.

What are the leading importers of mate from Romania?

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In value terms, Italy ($4.5K) emerged as the key foreign market for mate exports from Romania, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($825), with a 15% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for mate in Romania?

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The average mate export price stood at $7,614 per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -14.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for mate in Romania?

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The average mate import price stood at $9,606 per tonne in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.