The EU’s second largest grain exporter, after France, Romania reached the top in the first half of this trading year, with exports 2.1 times higher than its main competitor. Romania’s exports of common wheat, common wheat flour – grain equivalent, durum wheat, durum wheat flour – grain equivalent, barley and maize amounted to 5.1 million tons in the first half of this marketing year (July 1, 2024-January 5, 2025), placing Romania in first position in the top of the largest exporters in the EU, according to European Commission data. A third (30.8%) of all that the EU exported in the analyzed period, namely 16.5 million tons of cereals, had as its source Romania, which surpassed France by a difference of 2.7 tons. Germany follows, with exports of over 1.7 million tons of cereals, Lithuania, with 1.4 million tons of cereals and Poland, with 1.3 million tons. By type of cereals, Romania is, for the moment, the largest European exporter of wheat, with traders delivering over 3.2 million tons out of 11.1 million tons sold by the EU in total. We are also leaders in barley exports, with deliveries of over 1.3 million tons out of 2.2 million tons. However, in corn, we lost the traditional first place, in favor of Poland. The difference in quantity is small (352,914 tons vs. 348,030 tons). In the 2023/2024 marketing year (1.07.2023-30.06.2024), Romania delivered 30.8% more cereals across the EU borders than in 2022, namely 10.6 million tons, which placed Romania again in second place after France, which marked deliveries of 13.6 million tons. Last marketing year, Romania was the largest exporter of corn, with 2.7 million tons, out of the 3.9 million tons delivered by the EU, and the second largest exporter of common wheat, after France (9 million tons).
Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest, Romania’s largest five-star hospitality complex and a flagship property within the Radisson Hotels portfolio, has been recognized with multiple international and national awards, underscoring its continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction. At the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards – Europe Gala Ceremony, held in Sardinia, Italy, Radisson Blu Hotel, […]
The public is invited to discover a spectacular festive concept inspired by the charm of the Victorian era Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard will officially start the winter holiday season, lighting up Bucharest’s first Christmas decorations on 24 November at 7:00 PM, symbolically marking the opening scene of the city’s festive celebrations. The hotel transforms into […]
The office building of the former tire manufacturer Banloc-Goodrich in central Bucharest will be demolished for the construction of the Holocaust Museum, Profit.ro reported. The investment, valued at EUR 54.2 million, is partly covered by the EU-backed Recovery and Resilience...
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Famed Romanian composer Horia Moculescu died on Wednesday, November 12, at the age of 88. The composer, pianist, and performer was born on March 18, 1937, in Râmnicu-Vâlcea. At the age of six, he learned to play the accordion. He attended secondary school in Turda at the Boys’ High School (now the “Mihai Viteazul” National […]
Romanians shift priorities: Health, Culture, and Hobbies take the lead, while Fashion and Home&Deco lose ground to low-cost non-EU commerce Black Friday 2025 marks a turning point for Romanian eCommerce. After two years of stagnation, the day recorded a +10% increase in the number of transactions, while the overall campaign week saw a +20% rise […]
