Romania: Frozen Whole Chicken Market 2022

Frozen Whole Chicken Market Size in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian frozen whole chicken market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption saw a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Production in Romania

In value terms, frozen whole chicken production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Frozen Whole Chicken Exports

Exports from Romania

For the fourth year in a row, Romania recorded growth in overseas shipments of frozen whole chickens, which increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for frozen whole chicken exports from Romania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, frozen whole chicken exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bulgaria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (-X% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for frozen whole chicken exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+X% per year) and Bulgaria (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average frozen whole chicken export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, frozen whole chicken export price increased by +X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Slovakia (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Whole Chicken Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, approx. X tons of frozen whole chickens were imported into Romania; which is down by -X% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, frozen whole chicken imports contracted significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of frozen whole chicken imports to Romania, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Bulgaria, Greece and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Greece ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest frozen whole chicken suppliers to Romania, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

The average frozen whole chicken import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. 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 2021, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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