Pears market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The fresh pear market in Romania showed significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2020, starting at 82 767 t before declining to 73 242 t in 2019 and recovering slightly to 74 286 t in 2020.

Market volume expanded to 79 965 t in 2021, a growth supported by a rising number of active firms in the agricultural sector and substantial imports of fresh pears to meet domestic consumption, as local production covered only a small portion of demand. The market then contracted to 70 591 t in 2022 and saw a modest recovery to 71 849 t in 2023.

By 2024, the successful model of the 'Grădina Noastră' agricultural cooperative strengthened farmer market positions, while the number of active firms in the fresh produce sector surged past 10 000, indicating a highly fragmented landscape dominated by micro-enterprises. Imports continued to play a major role in supplying the market, as local production remained insufficient to cover internal demand, with consumer preferences increasingly focused on product freshness and local origin.

Production pears in Romania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania was among the world's leading pear producers, ranking 30th globally by production volume.

Top producers of pears, 2017-2020

World map of production of pears, 2017-2020

In 2020, Romania produced 46 640 tonnes of pears, representing a modest 1.0% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 4.6%, averaging an annual decrease of 1.6%. The lowest production was recorded in 2019 at 46 160 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 57 160 tonnes. The most significant drop was in 2019, falling by 19.2%, whereas the largest rise was in 2018, growing by 16.9%.

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

Exports pears from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Romania's pear export volume declined in 2020. Exports totaled 43 tonnes that year, marking a sharp 37.7% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 2.8%, with an average annual decline of 0.9%. The highest export volume was in 2019 at 69 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 30.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova, Hungary, and Germany were the primary destinations for Romania's pear exports in volume terms. Moldova accounted for 30.3% of exports, Hungary for 21.2%, and Germany for 20.6%, together making up 72.1% 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

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania's pear exports amounted to 55 thousand US dollars, down 20.5% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 69 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 144.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Moldova, Hungary, and Germany were the key partners for Romania's pear exports in value terms. Moldova represented 40.1% of export value, Hungary 24.2%, and Germany 7.1%, collectively accounting for 71.5% 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 pears to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's pear import volume increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports totaled 27 689 tonnes, showing a slight 2.0% uptick from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 15.2%, with an average annual increase of 4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and Turkey were the main sources for Romania's pear imports in volume terms. The Netherlands supplied 31.7% of imports, Italy 29.8%, and Turkey 13.4%, together comprising 74.9% 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

In 2020, Romania's pear import value amounted to 27 087 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust 11.5% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 15.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, dropping by 3.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, the leading sources for Romania's pear imports in value terms were the Netherlands, Italy, and Turkey. The Netherlands accounted for 33.0% of import value, Italy for 29.5%, and Turkey for 12.5%, jointly representing 75.0% 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