Wine farms in Romania and wine production in the European context

This study presents a comparative analysis of the Romanian - EU vine and wine sector. Specialized reports and EUROSTAT structural statistics were extremely useful in providing comparable information. Other relevant data were taken from the European Commission. Unlike the EU average, with more than 82 % of the area dedicated to grape production for quality wines, Romania has a relatively low percentage, of 28%. According to turnover, 75% of the Romanian wine market is in the hands of ten large producers. The foreign trade in wine takes place predominantly on the EU market. The balance of trade is negative, with a growing trade deficit each year. Until 2021, Romania exported wines at prices higher than the prices of imported wines, but in the year 2021 wine import prices became higher.