Romania: Unmanufactured Tobacco Market 2024

Unmanufactured Tobacco Market Size in Romania

The Romanian unmanufactured tobacco market stood at $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Production in Romania

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of tobacco (unmanufactured) in Romania declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average unmanufactured tobacco yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of tobacco (unmanufactured) production in Romania shrank modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The unmanufactured tobacco harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Unmanufactured Tobacco Exports

Exports from Romania

Unmanufactured tobacco exports from Romania rose markedly to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of unmanufactured tobacco exports from Romania, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, the Netherlands, Serbia and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average 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 Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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.

Unmanufactured Tobacco Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, the amount of tobacco (unmanufactured) imported into Romania expanded sharply to X tons, surging by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unmanufactured tobacco imports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of unmanufactured tobacco imports to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports. India, Zimbabwe, Croatia, the Netherlands, the United States, Mozambique, Turkey, Bulgaria, Italy and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unmanufactured tobacco suppliers to Romania were Brazil ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. India, Zimbabwe, the United States, Croatia, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Turkey, Italy, Mozambique and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unmanufactured tobacco import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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