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Apple market in Romania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Romanian fresh apple market experienced significant fluctuations in volume. The market size dropped sharply from 724 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 598 thousand tonnes in 2019, a decline of 17%. It then recovered over the next two years, reaching 699 thousand tonnes in 2021, before falling again to 637 thousand tonnes in 2022 and stabilizing at 639 thousand tonnes in 2023.

This volatility was closely tied to domestic production, which followed a similar pattern. Output fell from 635 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 493 thousand tonnes in 2019, then gradually recovered to 594 thousand tonnes in 2021, only to decline again in the following two years. Imports, which peaked at 112 thousand tonnes in 2019, moderated thereafter, while exports remained minimal and continued to decrease.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Romania in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production apple in Romania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Romania ranked 29th globally in apple production volume.

Top producers of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of apple, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.8 times. In 2020, Romania produced 537.5 K t of apples, marking a 9.1% increase compared to 2019. The maximum value was reached in 2018 at 634.8 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 22.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with growth of 82.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	82.1%	(22.4%)	9.1%	15.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports apple from Romania

Exports in kind, K t

Romania's apple exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports fell to 5.1 K t, a substantial decrease of 17.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 22%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 9.6 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 35.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with growth of 47.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.0%	(35.9%)	(17.2%)	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary and Germany were the dominant buyers of apples from Romania, together accounting for 97.8% of total exports in volume, with other destinations each representing relatively small shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Romania's apple export value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 049 K US dollars, reflecting a strong decline of 16.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 62.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -28.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.6%)	(43.8%)	(16.7%)	(28.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and Germany played the leading roles in export value, with a combined share of 96.1% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports apple to Romania

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Romania's apple imports from abroad totaled 107.3 K t, representing a 3.9% decline compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 99.0 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 13.2%, while the largest increase was in 2019, with growth of 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.2%)	12.7%	(3.9%)	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland (65.4% of imports in volume), Italy (11.3% of imports in volume), and Germany (5.8% of imports in volume) were the largest suppliers of apples to Romania, together forming 82.5% of total imports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's apple import value totaled 68 447 K US dollars, equivalent to an improvement of 48.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 29.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 45 992 K US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 21.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.9%	(21.5%)	48.8%	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland (61.4% of imports in value terms), Italy (13.0% of imports in value terms), and Germany (9.2% of imports in value terms) remained the principal suppliers of apples to Romania, jointly accounting for 83.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io