Beer and brewing products market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The beer and brewing products market in Romania showed mixed dynamics from 2018 to 2024. In volume terms, the market size decreased from 1,872 thousand tons in 2018 to 1,653 thousand tons in 2023, before a slight recovery to 1,669 thousand tons in 2024. At the same time, the market value grew from $1,266 million in 2018 to $1,458 million in 2024, peaking at $1,423 million in 2023.

The decline in physical volume was gradual, with the most noticeable drop in 2019 by 2.5% to 1,825 thousand tons. In 2020, the market continued to shrink at a slower pace, reaching 1,806 thousand tons. By 2023, volume fell to 1,653 thousand tons, which is 8.5% below the 2020 level. Value growth began in 2020, when the market increased by 3.2% to $1,302 million despite lower volumes, indicating rising average prices or a shift towards more expensive segments.

In 2024, the market in volume terms showed a modest 1% increase to 1,669 thousand tons, while value rose by 2.5% to $1,458 million. This may suggest stabilization of volumes alongside continued value growth, possibly due to changes in consumer preferences or inflationary pressures.

Production beer and brewing products in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Romania's beer and brewing products production rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, output reached 1 277 million US dollars, marking a 2.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 244 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 0.3% occurring that same year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Beer and brewing products production in Romania fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, Romania produced 1 802 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 2.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 3.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.0%. The highest output was in 2018 at 1 871 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 0.6%.

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

Exports beer and brewing products from Romania

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Romania's exports of beer and brewing products totaled 125.4 thousand tonnes, showing a significant year-over-year decline of 17.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 2.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 120.0 thousand tonnes, while the peak was in 2019 at 152.0 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 26.6% occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Hungary, and Spain were the top destinations for Romania's beer and brewing products exports in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 39.2% of exports, Hungary for 21.9%, and Spain for 8.2%, together making up 69.2% of total export flows.

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 beer and brewing products exports declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports amounted to 42 060 thousand US dollars, down 3.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 22.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 43 404 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase of 16.4% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey, Hungary, and Italy were the leading markets for Romania's beer and brewing products exports in value terms. Turkey held a 30.8% share, Hungary 12.3%, and Italy 10.5%, collectively accounting for 53.5% of total export value.

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

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

Imports beer and brewing products to Romania

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Romania's imports of beer and brewing products reached 129.8 thousand tonnes, a 3.8% decrease compared to the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 120.9 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 6.5% that year. The peak was in 2019 at 134.9 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 11.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Poland were the primary sources for Romania's beer and brewing products imports in volume terms. Hungary contributed 53.7% of imports, Germany 14.1%, and Poland 5.3%, together representing 73.1% of total import flows.

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 imports of beer and brewing products grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 67 322 thousand US dollars, an 11.6% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 31.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6%.

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

During 2017-2020, Hungary, Germany, and the Netherlands consistently served as the main sources for Romania's beer and brewing products imports in value terms. Hungary accounted for 27.0% of imports, Germany for 20.4%, and the Netherlands for 7.1%, together making up 54.5% of total import value.

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

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