Romania: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Romania

In 2023, the Romanian vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Romania

In value terms, vegetable production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, the average vegetable yield in Romania stood at X tons per ha, surging by X% on 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The vegetable yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Romania was estimated at X ha, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2023, shipments abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Romania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Romania

For the third year in a row, Romania recorded growth in overseas purchases of vegetables, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Greece, France, Egypt, Hungary, Spain, Italy, Austria and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest vegetable suppliers to Romania, together comprising X% of total imports. Greece, Poland, Egypt, Spain, Italy, Hungary, France, Bulgaria and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Greece, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2023, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, vegetable import price increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform