Key Market Indicators
Romania's fruit consumption is projected to hit approximately 3,910 thousand metric tons by 2028, up from around 3,810 thousand metric tons in 2023. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.4% per year. However, since 1999, the country's demand for fruits has seen a year-on-year decline of 2.4%. In terms of production, Romania is expected to produce roughly 3,170 thousand metric tons of fruits by 2028, increasing from about 3,070 thousand metric tons in 2023. This growth translates to a CAGR of 0.5% annually. Despite this upward trend, Romanian fruit supply has experienced a year-on-year decrease of 2.3% since 1966. In 2023, Romania ranked 46th in fruit production, with Ukraine slightly ahead at the same production level. Globally, India, Brazil, and Mexico took the second, third, and fourth spots in fruit production, respectively.
