Animal feed preparation machinery market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, imports of animal feed preparation machinery fluctuated, declining from 12 479 тыс. долл. to 10 129 тыс. долл.. This period saw the implementation of EU and national feed safety regulations, such as the integrated 'farm to fork' principle and the ban on antimicrobials for growth promotion, which raised hygiene and traceability standards. These regulatory shifts gradually increased the demand for modernized equipment to comply with stricter requirements.

From 2022 onward, the market expanded sharply, with the market size jumping from 10 010 тыс. долл. in 2022 to 23 444 тыс. долл. in 2024. A key driver was the government's financial grant scheme for feed manufacturers, which encouraged investment in advanced machinery. Concurrently, the entry of new equipment like the Siloking feeding mixer and growing farmer interest in high‑efficiency feed preparation technology boosted imports, which rose from 9 164 тыс. долл. in 2022 to 22 624 тыс. долл. in 2024.

Production animal feed preparation machinery in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Romania produced 256 units of animal feed preparation machinery in 2020, representing a 13.5% year-on-year decrease. Production peaked in 2019 at 296 units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 17.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Exports animal feed preparation machinery from Romania

Exports in kind, unit

Export volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest level was recorded in 2018 at just 1 unit, which represented a 96.3% decline from the previous year. Exports then surged dramatically in 2019 with a 932.1% increase, followed by another substantial rise in 2020 to 52.1 units - a 421.2% increase compared to 2019. The 54-fold difference between the 2018 low and 2020 peak illustrates the market's extreme fluctuations.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria, Poland, and Moldova consistently served as Romania's primary markets for animal feed preparation machinery exports in volume terms. Bulgaria accounted for 33.3% of exports, Poland for 22.2%, and Moldova for 11.1%. Together, these three countries represented 66.7% of Romania's total export flows during this period.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Romania's animal feed preparation machinery exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching $63 000 - a sharp 45.5% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 75.5% overall, equivalent to an average annual decline of 37.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria dominated Romania's animal feed preparation machinery exports in value terms with a 51.4% share. France followed with 17.4%, and Hungary accounted for 7.9%. These three markets together represented 76.7% of Romania's total export value during this period.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Romania in value, 2017-2020

Imports animal feed preparation machinery to Romania

Imports in kind, unit

Import volumes displayed irregular patterns, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest point occurred in 2020 when imports were not recorded, while the peak was reached in 2019 with 580 units. The largest annual increase of 34.7% was recorded in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Spain remained Romania's principal suppliers of animal feed preparation machinery in volume terms. Germany accounted for 21.3% of imports, Hungary for 15.2%, and Spain for 13.7%. Collectively, these three countries supplied 50.2% of Romania's total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Romania's animal feed preparation machinery imports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling $10 010 000 - a significant 13.8% decrease from 2019. Despite this recent decline, imports increased by 13.6% over the entire 2017-2020 period, representing an average annual growth rate of 4.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $12 479 000, which also saw the largest annual increase of 41.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's import structure in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diversified set of trading partners. Germany led with 20.1% of imports, followed by China with 14.2%, and Hungary with 12.4%. These three countries together accounted for 46.8% of total import value, while the remaining 53.2% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Romania in value, 2017-2020