Triticale market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The triticale market in Romania underwent a pronounced contraction from 2018 to 2023, with total market volume declining from 326 thousand tons to 195 thousand tons. This overall decrease of over 40% was primarily driven by a parallel fall in domestic production, which set the tone for the market's downward trend throughout the period.

Following a modest reduction in 2019, both production and market size dropped sharply in 2020. A temporary recovery in 2021 was quickly reversed by another significant decline in 2022. The market showed tentative signs of stabilization in 2023 with a slight uptick, yet volumes remained substantially below the levels seen at the start of the decade.

Production triticale in Romania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania was one of the world's top producers of triticale, ranking 10th globally by production volume.

Top producers of triticale, 2017-2020

World map of production of triticale, 2017-2020

Romania's triticale production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 236.5 thousand tonnes, marking a significant drop of 24.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 28.7%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 10.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 337.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 1.8% also occurring that year.

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

Exports triticale from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 6.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania exported 1 881 tonnes of triticale, a decline of 51.1% from the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 12 576 tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, falling by 69.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 101.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania's triticale exports were primarily directed to Spain and Italy, which together accounted for 90.1% of total export volumes. Other markets contributed only a small portion.

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 data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was noted in 2020, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 4.6 times. In 2020, Romania's triticale exports amounted to 579 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp decline of 42.8% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 652 thousand US dollars. The largest decrease took place in 2019, dropping by 61.9%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 138.2%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Spain and Italy were the main markets for Romania's triticale exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 87.5% of total export flows. Other destinations had relatively minor shares.

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

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

Imports triticale to Romania

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend during this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and reached their peak in 2020, with a 5.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania imported 4 626 tonnes of triticale, an increase of 411.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 783 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 76.5%.

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

In 2017–2020, Hungary dominated Romania's triticale imports in volume terms, accounting for 81.1% of total import flows. Other trading partners held relatively small shares.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this timeframe. Import values were at their lowest in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.6-fold shift between these years. In 2020, Romania's triticale imports were valued at 969 thousand US dollars, a sharp increase of 251.2% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 269 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 55.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Italy, and Austria were the largest suppliers of triticale to Romania in value terms. Hungary accounted for 61.4% of imports, Italy for 13.9%, and Austria for 10.6%, together making up 85.9% 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