Romania: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Romania

The Romanian plum and sloe market rose significantly to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a prominent expansion. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Production in Romania

In value terms, plum and sloe production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Romania totaled X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, plum and sloe yield decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average plum and sloe 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 2022, approx. X ha of plums and sloes were harvested in Romania; remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. The plum and sloe harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of plums and sloes increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Romania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated temperate growth 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, plum and sloe export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, imports of plums and sloes into Romania skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Moldova (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of plum and sloe to Romania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, plum and sloe imports from Moldova exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Serbia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Moldova totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (X% per year) and Serbia (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Moldova totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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