Not grated and not powdered processed cheese market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for not grated and not powdered processed cheese saw its volume expand from 15 400 tons in 2018 to a peak of 18 207 tons in 2022, representing an 18% growth over four years. This upward trend reversed in the following two years, with the market contracting to 17 200 tons in 2023 and further to 16 919 tons in 2024.

In contrast to the volume dynamics, the market value demonstrated consistent annual growth throughout the 2018-2024 period. Starting from USD 68.5 million in 2018, it rose to USD 102.9 million by 2024, a cumulative increase of 50%. This indicates a significant rise in the average monetary value of the market during these years.

The supply structure evolved alongside these changes. Domestic production increased gradually, reaching 9 891 tons in 2022 before a modest decline. Imports played a substantial role, particularly with notable surges in 2021 and 2022, which contributed to the earlier peak in total market volume before their subsequent reduction.

Production not grated and not powdered processed cheese in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Romania, the output value of not grated and not powdered processed cheese reached 47 955 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a 14.4% increase compared to the previous year. Production grew by 15.1% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.8%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 14.4%, while the most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 12.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Romania's production volume of not grated and not powdered processed cheese has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 9 572 tonnes, showing a modest 3.8% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%.

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

Exports not grated and not powdered processed cheese from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Romania's exports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese declined in 2020. Exports totaled 1 105 tonnes, marking a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 65.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 18.2%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 120 tonnes, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 58.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania's exports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese were relatively evenly distributed among destinations. Spain accounted for 17.8% of exports in kind, Bulgaria for 15.2%, and Serbia for 13.0%. Together, these three countries represented 46.0% 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

After two years of increase, Romania's export value of not grated and not powdered processed cheese declined in 2020. Exports reached 4 921 thousand US dollars, showing a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 75.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 972 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 64.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria, Spain, and the United States were the largest buyers of not grated and not powdered processed cheese from Romania in value terms. Bulgaria accounted for 17.2% of export value, Spain for 14.7%, and the United States for 14.4%. However, their combined share was limited to 46.4% of total export value, indicating a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports not grated and not powdered processed cheese to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Romania's imports of not grated and not powdered processed cheese increased in 2020. Imports amounted to 7 672 tonnes, up by 6.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 2.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 224 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 7.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Poland were the main sources of imports in kind for Romania. Germany accounted for 36.4% of imports in kind, Hungary for 26.5%, and Poland for 13.7%. Together, these three countries represented 76.6% 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

Following two years of decrease, Romania's import value of not grated and not powdered processed cheese rose in 2020. Imports totaled 25 447 thousand US dollars, increasing by 4.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 24 275 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline at 4.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Czechia were the primary suppliers of not grated and not powdered processed cheese to Romania in value terms. Germany accounted for 36.2% of import value, Hungary for 24.7%, and Czechia for 11.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 72.5% 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