Prepared or preserved nuts and seeds market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for prepared nuts and seeds grew from 30.7 thousand tonnes in 2018 to over 40.9 thousand tonnes by 2024. This expansion was initially supported by a consumer shift toward healthier lifestyles, which repositioned nuts and seeds from simple snacks to daily meal ingredients, stimulating demand. At the same time, domestic walnut production capacity increased steadily, with the number of walnut trees rising each year, boosting local supply and reinforcing Romania's position on the European nut market.

Romania strengthened its role as a leading European walnut producer, with the number of walnut trees rising significantly to 2.35 million by 2022. This expansion supported both domestic availability and export growth. The industry's move toward premium products, smaller packaging, and higher-value items, coupled with nutritionists' recommendations to include nuts in the diet, drove market value upward consistently. Even when market volume dipped slightly in 2023, the value continued to grow, reaching 178.4 million USD in 2024, fueled by these trends.

Production prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's output of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds reached a value of 74 219 thousand US dollars, marking a 6.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 74 226 thousand US dollars. In 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 6.0%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 with a 13.0% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Romania's production of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 22 561 tonnes, showing a moderate growth of 6.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 2 418 tonnes, representing a substantial increase of 29.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 79.8%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 21.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 336 tonnes, which also saw a slight decline of 0.7%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 39.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom formed the main cluster of markets for Romania's exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in volume terms. Italy accounted for 32.9% of exports, Germany for 20.1%, and the United Kingdom for 11.2%, collectively representing 64.2% 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 exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 8 313 thousand US dollars, reflecting a solid improvement of 19.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 46.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom were the primary buyers of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Romania in value terms. Italy accounted for 28.3% of exports, Germany for 14.0%, and the United Kingdom for 12.3%, together making up 54.5% 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 prepared or preserved nuts and seeds to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 15 336 tonnes, showing a moderate rise of 3.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 60%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Hungary consistently held leading positions in Romania's import structure for prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in volume terms. Poland accounted for 34.4% of imports, Germany for 13.4%, and Hungary for 13.2%, collectively representing 61.0% 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 imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 58 760 thousand US dollars, constituting a measured uptick of 9.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 63.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Turkey consistently remained the main sources for Romania's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in value terms. Poland accounted for 28.1% of imports, Germany for 23.6%, and Turkey for 11.8%, together accounting for 63.5% 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