Romania: Pulses Market 2022

Pulses Market Size in Romania

The Romanian pulses market was estimated at $X in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Pulses Production in Romania

In value terms, pulses production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Pulses production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2021, the average pulses yield in Romania reached X tons per ha, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pulses yield decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the average pulses yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pulses harvested area in Romania shrank to X ha in 2021, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X%. The pulses harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pulses Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, the amount of pulses exported from Romania surged to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pulses exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of pulses exports from Romania, together comprising X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Germany, Bangladesh and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Germany (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for pulses exported from Romania worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, the UK, the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average pulses export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pulses Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, approx. X tons of pulses were imported into Romania; declining by -X% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pulses imports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Romania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pulses imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), twofold. Ethiopia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (-X% per year) and Ethiopia (-X% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulses to Romania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pulses import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, pulses import price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Ethiopia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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