Romania: Pumpkin Market 2024

Pumpkin Market Size in Romania

The Romanian pumpkin market stood at $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep downturn. Pumpkin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Production in Romania

In value terms, pumpkin production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Pumpkin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average pumpkin yield in Romania totaled X tons per ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure 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 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the average pumpkin yield remained 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.

The pumpkin harvested area in Romania amounted to X ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X%. The pumpkin harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pumpkin Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, the amount of pumpkin (squash and gourds) exported from Romania soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, pumpkin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for pumpkin exports from Romania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, pumpkin exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for pumpkin (squash and gourds) exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pumpkin export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pumpkin Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of pumpkin (squash and gourds), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, pumpkin imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest pumpkin supplier to Romania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, pumpkin imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pumpkin (squash and gourds) to Romania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pumpkin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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