Romania in the world and in the EU
Romania is a minor EU producer of fishery products. As for aquaculture production, in 2023 it ranked 17th among EU-27 producing countries.
| (1.000 tonnes) | World | EU-27 | Romania | % world | % EU-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catches | 91.681 | 3.555 | 7 | 0,01% | 0,2% |
| Aquaculture | 136.140 | 1.043 | 11 | 0,01% | 1,1% |
| Total | 227.821 | 4.598 | 18 | 0,01% | 0,4% |
Fishing fleet
| Vessels (2024) | Capacity (2024) | Power (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number: 165 | GT: 1.660 | KW: 6.305 | |
| TOTAL FTE: 48 (2023, source: JRC) | |||
| 0-11 m | 12-23 m | 24-39 m | >40 m |
| Jobs (FTE): 46% | Jobs (FTE): 52% | Jobs (FTE): 3% | Jobs (FTE): 0% |
Landings
Landings comprise the initial unloading of any fisheries products from on board a fishing vessel in a given Member State. They include aquatic plants and species not destined for human consumption. Landings are recorded in net weight and value, and concern landings made by vessels from EU Member States, Iceland, Norway and the UK.
Landings in Romania only include fresh whole/gutted products destined for human consumption.
There are 2 fishing ports registered in Romania (source: EU Master Data Register, 03 December 2025).
Main commercial species landed and % of total
2023, million euros (nominal value) and 1.000 tonnes
Aquaculture
Aquaculture consists in the farming of aquatic (fresh or saltwater) organisms, such as fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Aquaculture data are reported in live weight equivalent and value.
According to Eurostat, the aquaculture activity in Romania is limited to freshwater farming. Production consists in its entirety in ponds.
Main commercial species farmed and % of total
2023, million euros (nominal value) and 1.000 tonnes
Producer organisations
Source: European Commission, List of the recognised producer organisations in the fishery and aquaculture sector
In Romania, 11 producer organisations (POs) and 1 association of POs are formally recognized. Their role is to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and of the Common organisation of the markets (CMO) through the collective management of their members' activities.
Of the 11 POs, 8 operate in the fishery sector and 3 in aquaculture. The association of POs operates in the fishery sector.
Processing
According to Eurostat-SBS, 1.379 persons were employed in the Romanian fish processing industry in 2023. The sector recorded a value added of 22 million euros, covering 1% of the value added of total manufacture of food products.
In 2024, the main products sold were “Prepared or preserved fish (excluding whole or in pieces and prepared meals and dishes)” and “Frozen whole salt water fish” (source: Eurostat-PRODCOM).
41 companies
Net turnover: 203
million euros
(2024, source: Eurostat - SBS)
Distribution
The supply chain of fisheries and aquaculture products in Romania (source: Eurofish):
Import
Main commercial species imported
and % of total imports
2024, million euros (nominal value)
Export
Main commercial species exported
and % of total exports
2024, million euros (nominal value)
Consumption
In 2023, apparent consumption was estimated at 8,75 kg per capita, a moderate increase compared with 2022 (+3%). The most consumed species were mackerel, carp and salmon (source: EUMOFA).
8,75 kg
per capita in live
weight equivalent
(2023, source: EUMOFA)
The country in EUMOFA
| Landings | Aquaculture |
Volumes and values are collected from Eurostat – Fishery. They are available on a yearly basis and accessible through dashboards, as well as through the bulk download facility. | Volumes and values are collected from Eurostat – Fishery and integrated with FAO data. They are available on a yearly basis and accessible through dashboards, as well as through the bulk download facility. |
| First sales | Wholesale |
No data available | No data available |
| Import - Export | Processing |
Volumes and values are collected from Eurostat – COMEXT. Data concern trade flows of all fisheries and aquaculture products as recorded by national customs. They are available on a monthly and yearly basis and accessible through dashboards, as well as through the bulk download facility. | Data are collected from Eurostat – PRODCOM. They concern ex-farm quantities and values of fisheries and aquaculture products sold in the country after being transformed from raw material into final products. They are available on a yearly basis and accessible through dashboards, as well as through the bulk download facility. |
| Consumption | |
Retail prices from online shops are available, as collected via price-scraper. |
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