Fresh Cabbage Prices & Trade in Romania — Market Overview 2026
Derived Products
Sauerkraut, Dongchimi, Dried Cabbage
HS Code
070490
Last Updated
2026-10-11
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-11.
Fresh Cabbage Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Romania
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Cabbage in Romania (HS Code 070490)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,036,591 | 633,945 USD |
| 2023 | 3,163,931 | 1,631,322 USD |
| 2022 | 3,618,580 | 2,095,259 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Cabbage Exports from Romania (HS Code 070490) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Cabbage exports from Romania.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 323,997 | 210,861.65 USD |
| 2 | Ukraine | 331,127 | 136,489.52 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 110,731 | 87,224.7 USD |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 72,083.2 | 49,525.46 USD |
| 5 | France | 31,204 | 30,196.64 USD |
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Fresh Cabbage Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Romania: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Cabbage in Romania (HS Code 070490)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25,204,362 | 11,161,355 USD |
| 2022 | 25,154,573 | 13,081,534 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Cabbage to Romania (HS Code 070490) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Cabbage to Romania.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macedonia | 9,701,095 | 4,357,753.45 USD |
| 2 | Poland | 7,446,565 | 3,933,634.95 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 1,227,236.955 | 2,511,273.61 USD |
| 4 | Italy | 1,680,912.088 | 1,447,422.09 USD |
| 5 | Greece | 4,579,551 | 1,308,049.39 USD |
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Fresh Cabbage Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in Romania
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Historical Fresh Cabbage Wholesale Supplier Prices in Romania (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Cabbage wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in Romania.
Fresh Cabbage yearly average wholesale prices in Romania: 2021: 0.30 USD / kg, 2022: 0.25 USD / kg, 2023: 0.52 USD / kg, 2024: 0.38 USD / kg, 2025: 0.30 USD / kg, 2026: 0.22 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.30 USD / kg | 0.19 USD / kg | 0.42 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.25 USD / kg | 0.13 USD / kg | 0.43 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 0.52 USD / kg | 0.29 USD / kg | 0.74 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 0.38 USD / kg | 0.32 USD / kg | 0.55 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 0.30 USD / kg | 0.27 USD / kg | 0.39 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 0.22 USD / kg | 0.21 USD / kg | 0.22 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Cabbage Wholesale Export Price Updates in Romania
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Cabbage wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in Romania.
Fresh Cabbage latest wholesale updates by date in Romania: 2026-09-01: 21.63 USD / kg, 2026-09-01: 22.02 USD / kg, 2026-09-01: 22.02 USD / kg, 2026-09-01: 21.63 USD / kg, 2024-12-01: 31.88 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-09-01 | Cab**** * ***** * ******** ************ ******* ****** ************ ****** ******* ******** ******* **** | 22.02 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-09-01 | Cab**** * *** ***** *** ********* * ******** ************ ******* ****** ************ ****** ******* ******** ******* **** | 22.02 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-09-01 | Cab**** * ***** * ******** ************ ******* ****** ************ ***** ******* ******** ******* **** | 21.63 USD / kg | - | |
| 2024-12-01 | cab***** * *************************** ***** ************ | 31.88 USD / kg | - |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh cabbage is a widely consumed vegetable in Romania with substantial domestic, open-field production and seasonal storage supply. As an EU member state, Romania participates mainly in intra-EU trade for fresh cabbage, while also sourcing through imports when price, grade, or seasonal availability requires. The market is bulk- and price-sensitive, so post-harvest handling, storage, and road logistics costs materially affect competitiveness. EU food-safety and plant-health compliance (notably pesticide residue limits and official controls for imports from third countries) strongly shapes buyer requirements and trade risk.
Market RoleDomestic production and consumer market with active intra-EU trade
Domestic RoleStaple vegetable for household consumption and food processing (including fermented/pickled cabbage products)
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalitySeasonal open-field harvest with extended availability via storage; supply tightness can occur in late winter/early spring depending on storage outcomes and new-crop timing.
Specification
Primary VarietyWhite cabbage (head cabbage)
Secondary Variety
- Red cabbage
- Savoy cabbage
Physical Attributes
- Head firmness and density
- Uniform head size and weight
- Clean outer leaves with low pest and mechanical damage
- Low incidence of splitting, decay, or internal browning
Grades
- EU general marketing standards and buyer specifications (size, maturity, defect tolerance)
Packaging
- Bulk bins or crates for wholesale
- Cartons/crates for retail programs
- Net bags or flow packs for selected retail SKUs
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Field harvest -> trimming -> grading -> packing (field or packhouse) -> cold/ambient storage (season-dependent) -> wholesale/distribution -> retail/foodservice/processing
Temperature
- Temperature and humidity management is used to reduce dehydration and decay during storage and distribution; avoid freezing injury in cold conditions.
Atmosphere Control
- Ventilation and humidity control in storage are important to limit condensation and rot development.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly dependent on variety selection, harvest maturity, and storage conditions; handling damage and moisture loss are common quality failure points.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFailure to meet EU food-safety requirements (notably pesticide residue limits) or insufficient traceability documentation can result in border rejection for third-country imports, product withdrawal/recall, or retailer delisting, sharply disrupting access to Romanian (EU) channels.Implement pre-shipment residue monitoring, ensure compliant pesticide programs and PHIs, maintain lot-level traceability records, and align labeling/pack specs with buyer and EU requirements.
Climate HighDrought and heat waves can materially reduce yields and quality in open-field cabbage and increase irrigation and input costs, creating supply volatility and price spikes in Romania and nearby EU markets.Diversify sourcing windows (early/late varieties), contract storage-capable supply, and strengthen irrigation planning and drought risk management with growers.
Logistics MediumBecause cabbage is bulky and low unit value, road freight disruptions and fuel price volatility can quickly erode competitiveness in intra-EU trade and raise domestic retail/wholesale prices.Use forward freight planning, optimize pack formats for cube utilization, and diversify carriers and delivery windows during peak demand periods.
Food Safety MediumMicrobiological contamination risk can increase when handling and storage hygiene is poor (especially for shredded or minimally processed cabbage used in foodservice/processing), increasing the likelihood of recalls and buyer rejection.Enforce hygiene controls in packing and processing environments, apply HACCP-based controls where processing occurs, and strengthen supplier audits for high-risk channels.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship and irrigation efficiency during drought and heat stress periods
- Nutrient management to reduce runoff and maintain soil health in intensive vegetable rotations
- Integrated pest management to reduce pesticide dependency and residue risk
Labor & Social
- Seasonal labor availability for harvest and packing can be a constraint during peak periods
- Worker health and safety controls for pesticide handling and packhouse operations
Standards
- GLOBALG.A.P.
- GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP
FAQ
What is the biggest deal-breaker risk for selling fresh cabbage into Romania?The biggest blocker is regulatory non-compliance with EU food-safety rules, especially pesticide residue limits and traceability documentation, which can lead to border rejection (for non-EU imports), product withdrawal/recall, or retailer delisting.
Which documents are commonly needed to import fresh cabbage into Romania from outside the EU?Typical requirements include a commercial invoice and packing list, a customs declaration, and (where required under EU plant-health rules) a phytosanitary certificate. A certificate of origin is needed if you want to claim preferential tariff treatment under an EU trade preference scheme.
Why do logistics costs matter so much for Romanian cabbage trade?Fresh cabbage is bulky and relatively low unit value, so road freight rates, fuel costs, and transport disruptions can quickly change delivered prices and margins for intra-EU shipments and domestic distribution.
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