Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Romania - 2023

Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Romania (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses stood at $27,300 per ton in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 44%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($35,151 per ton), while the price for Austria ($17,681 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Romania (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses stood at $21,308 per ton in 2022, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $71,770 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Moldova.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Moldova amounted to +26.7% per year.

Imports of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses increased by 285% to 32 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses surged to $880K in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	68.7	51.0	2.7	349	71.9%
China	74.7	48.2	N/A	328	63.8%
Germany	66.8	68.9	116	122	22.2%
Poland	3.8	6.1	20.6	20.9	76.5%
Austria	5.8	16.9	3.2	17.8	45.3%
Hungary	20.8	42.1	29.6	14.1	-12.2%
Czech Republic	N/A	5.7	0.2	11.4	41.4%
Others	6.0	10.7	14.1	16.6	40.4%
Total	246	250	186	880	52.9%

Top Suppliers of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts to Romania in 2022:

Netherlands (13.0 tons)
China (12.0 tons)
Germany (3.5 tons)
Poland (1.0 tons)
Austria (1.0 tons)
Hungary (0.6 tons)
Czech Republic (0.5 tons)

Exports of Alkaloids, Vegetable; Caffeine and Its Salts in Romania

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses decreased by -23.1% to 1 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 148%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 1.3 tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of alkaloids, vegetable; caffeine and its saltses fell modestly to $21K in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 261% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $22K, and then contracted slightly in the following year.