Mustard powder and prepared mustard market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the mustard market in Romania showed steady growth, with market size increasing from 15.0 million USD to 19.1 million USD. This expansion coincided with reported consumer interest in homemade and natural mustard, as local culinary sources promoted recipes without preservatives or artificial additives, supporting demand for artisanal and personalized products. Production followed a similar path, rising from 15.7 million USD to 19.6 million USD over the same period.

By 2023, the market had surged to 33.7 million USD, a 76.7% increase compared to 2020, while production jumped to 32.9 million USD. In 2024, the market stabilized at 34.3 million USD with a slight production adjustment to 32.6 million USD, indicating a consolidation phase after the rapid earlier expansion.

Production mustard powder and prepared mustard in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's mustard powder and prepared mustard production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 19 584 K $ US, marking a solid rise of 10.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 22.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 712 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 2.1%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 12.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Romania ranked 7th globally in terms of production volume for mustard powder and prepared mustard.

Top producers of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2017-2020

World map of production of mustard powder and prepared mustard, 2017-2020

Romania's mustard powder and prepared mustard production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 18 223 tonnes, showing a moderate increase of 8.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 13.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 14 529 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 9.2%. Conversely, the largest increase was in 2019, with a growth of 15.6%.

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

Exports mustard powder and prepared mustard from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's mustard powder and prepared mustard exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 912 tonnes, which is 2.2% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 27.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.5%.

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From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Romania's mustard powder and prepared mustard exports in kind were Hungary, accounting for 52.4% of exports, the United Kingdom with 11.5%, and Spain with 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 73.3% 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 mustard powder and prepared mustard deliveries have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 3 475 K $ US, corresponding to a modest gain of 5.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 38.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 11.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Romania's mustard powder and prepared mustard exports in value terms were Hungary, with 42.9% of exports, the United Kingdom at 13.4%, and Spain at 11.6%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 67.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports mustard powder and prepared mustard to Romania

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After a two-year rise, mustard powder and prepared mustard shipments to Romania from abroad declined. In 2020, imports totalled 1 652 tonnes, which is 4.2% lower year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 18.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 725 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 12.1% in 2018.

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From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Romania's mustard powder and prepared mustard imports in kind were Hungary, accounting for 52.0% of imports, Poland with 22.1%, and France with 5.9%. Together, these three countries represented 80.0% 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 imported mustard powder and prepared mustard volumes have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 942 K $ US, which is 12.3% higher compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 48.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key directions for Romania's mustard powder and prepared mustard imports in value terms were Poland, with 31.1% of imports, Hungary at 28.5%, and France at 13.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 73.5% of total import flows.

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

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