Romania: Mushroom And Truffle Market 2024

Mushroom And Truffle Market Size in Romania

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Romanian mushroom and truffle market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption enjoyed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Mushroom And Truffle Production in Romania

In value terms, mushroom and truffle production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle yield in Romania totaled less than X kg per ha, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, 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 2022, approx. less than X ha of mushrooms and truffles were harvested in Romania; remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

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Mushroom And Truffle Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of mushrooms and truffles decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for mushroom and truffle exports from Romania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, mushroom and truffle exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Lithuania (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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: Germany (X% per year) and Lithuania (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average mushroom and truffle export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Lithuania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Mushroom And Truffle Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, purchases abroad of mushrooms and truffles was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, mushroom and truffle imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest mushroom and truffle supplier to Romania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, mushroom and truffle imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of mushrooms and truffles to Romania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average mushroom and truffle import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform