Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Romania - 2024

Contents:

  1. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Romania (CIF) - 2024
  2. Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Romania (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Romania
  4. Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Romania

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Romania (CIF) - 2024

In March 2024, the average import price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce amounted to $721 per ton, declining by -41.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2023 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,987 per ton in September 2023; however, from October 2023 to March 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Albania ($1,424 per ton), while the price for Serbia ($576 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2023 to March 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Romania (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce stood at $2,699 per ton in 2022, growing by 183% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 208% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hungary amounted to +12.6% per year.

Imports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Romania

For the third consecutive year, Romania recorded decline in overseas purchases of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce, which decreased by -10.7% to 3.7K tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The smallest decline of -3.8% was in 2021.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce imports shrank to $4.1M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8.5%.

Import of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy2,1611,5612,0011,736-7.0%
Serbia6751,0211,0638216.7%
Hungary1,4091,154675543-27.2%
Spain2501571593168.1%
Poland92.624.515814215.3%
Netherlands22362.7135118-19.1%
Egypt2.634.853.5113251.6%
Turkey18565.1119110-15.9%
Greece35.840.927.286.534.2%
Others30027.0112153-20.1%
Total5,3344,1474,5014,138-8.1%

Top Suppliers of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce to Romania in 2022:

  1. Italy (1536.5 tons)
  2. Serbia (948.4 tons)
  3. Hungary (323.5 tons)
  4. Spain (167.0 tons)
  5. Poland (141.3 tons)
  6. Egypt (138.2 tons)
  7. Greece (114.1 tons)
  8. Netherlands (108.9 tons)
  9. Turkey (102.3 tons)

Exports of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Romania

In 2022, approx. 380 kg of fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce were exported from Romania; which is down by -90.5% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 554%.

In value terms, fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce exports shrank markedly to $1K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 419% against the previous year.

Export of Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
HungaryN/A0.10.11.0216.2%
Moldova8.60.61.5N/A-58.2%
PolandN/AN/A2.2N/A0%
Others0.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Total8.70.73.81.0-51.4%

Top Export Markets for Fresh or Chilled Cabbage Lettuce from Romania in 2022:

  1. Hungary (380.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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