Romania: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Romania

The Romanian vegetable and melon market fell modestly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Romania

In value terms, vegetable and melon production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable and melon yield in Romania expanded modestly to X tons per ha, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable and melon yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the 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.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables and melons production in Romania contracted to X ha, waning by X% on the year before. Overall, the harvested area recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Romania

For the fourth consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in overseas shipments of vegetables and melons, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable and melon exports from Romania, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for vegetable and melon exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The average vegetable and melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 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 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons imported into Romania rose slightly to X tons, growing by X% on 2021. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average vegetable and melon import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable and melon import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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