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Yoghurt market in Romania

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for sweetened and flavored yogurt remained stable at approximately 157 тыс. т in both 2018 and 2019. A notable expansion followed in 2020, lifting the market volume to 166 тыс. т, before a slight contraction to 164.7 тыс. т occurred in 2021.

High inflation from 2022 onward pressured household budgets, leading consumers to purchase yogurt less frequently and in smaller quantities. This contributed to a market volume of 166 тыс. т in 2022 and a subsequent decline to 158 тыс. т in 2023. Concurrently, consumer trust in specific manufacturers became a more prominent selection criterion following earlier dairy industry scandals. The market also saw the launch of new functional beverages with similar flavors, which may have influenced broader consumer preferences within the category.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Romania in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production yoghurt in Romania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania ranked as the world's 9th largest producer of yoghurt by volume.

Top producers of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Romania produced 176.0 K t of yoghurt, marking a 5.1% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.8%, averaging an annualized rate of 2.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	(1.0%)	5.1%	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Yoghurt production in Romania increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 255.0 M $ US, showing a gradual year-over-year advance of 6.6%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 46.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.1%	14.5%	6.6%	13.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports yoghurt from Romania

Exports in kind, t

After rising for two years, yoghurt export volumes from Romania declined. In 2020, exports were recorded at 29 299 t, a reduction of 3.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 12%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The largest increase was in 2018 at 12.2%, while the peak volume was in 2019 at 30 399 t.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	3.5%	(3.6%)	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of yoghurt from Romania in volume terms were Hungary (56.2% of exports), Greece (10.8% of exports), and Moldova (8.3% of exports), together accounting for 75.3% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

After a two-year rise, Romania's yoghurt export value declined. In 2020, exports stood at 42 453 K $ US, showing a slight fall of 2.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 53.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.4%. The largest increase was in 2018 at 31.4%, while the peak value was in 2019 at 43 428 K $ US.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.4%	19.7%	(2.2%)	15.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Romania's yoghurt exports in value terms were Hungary (46.1% of exports), Moldova (13.2% of exports), and Greece (11.2% of exports), jointly representing 70.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports yoghurt to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Romania's yoghurt import volume declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 19 326 t, a moderate decline of 7.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 34%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.2%. The largest increase was in 2019 at 21.3%, while the peak volume was also in 2019 at 20 907 t.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.4%	21.3%	(7.6%)	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of yoghurt to Romania in volume terms were Germany (57.0% of imports), Poland (21.8% of imports), and Hungary (6.6% of imports), together forming 85.3% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Yoghurt imports into Romania increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 27 944 K $ US, indicating a solid rise of 21.5% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 48.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	9.7%	21.5%	14.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the key partners for yoghurt imports into Romania in value terms were Germany (55.6% of imports), Poland (19.7% of imports), and Hungary (6.3% of imports), jointly representing 81.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io