RESEARCH ON THE ROMANIAN WHEAT MARKET

The theme approached in this article aims knowledge of the evolution of the wheat market in Romania, from 2010 until 2015. To highlight the trends on this market, a number of specific indicators have been analyzed, such as total production of wheat; average production; prices; import; export. The following analysis was based on the empirical data provided by the National Institute of Statistics and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The analysis of the Romanian wheat market was performed especially from the quantitative perspective, capturing the changes recorded in the given interval. The wheat production increased in 2014 compared to the base year, contributing directly to the economic growth. A significant aspect is the growth of wheat exports compared to the imports. In conclusion, the wheat market is an important segment of our country's economy as it ensures the production needed to satisfy the human needs, but it also provides significant quantities for export.