Romania: Onion And Shallot Market 2024

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Romania

The Romanian onion and shallot market soared to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable slump. Onion and shallot consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Production in Romania

In value terms, onion and shallot production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of onion and shallot in Romania skyrocketed to X tons per ha in 2023, picking up by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The onion and shallot yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of onion and shallot production in Romania expanded modestly to X ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Romania

Onion and shallot exports from Romania fell remarkably to X tons in 2023, shrinking by X% against the year before. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports fell notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Romania, with a combined X% share of total exports. Poland, Ukraine, Albania, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Romania were Hungary ($X), Moldova ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Greece, Ukraine, Albania, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average onion and shallot export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2023, onion and shallot imports into Romania skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw tangible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of onion and shallot imports to Romania, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Moldova, Poland, Syrian Arab Republic, Greece, Russia, Serbia, Hungary, Ukraine and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed strong growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform