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Agriculture & Food Processing

Romania is a major agricultural producer with modern food processing facilities, cold-chain infrastructure, and established export channels.

Agricultural Production Food Processing Export Markets

Why Romania?

Romania is one of Europe's largest agricultural producers with 14.6 million hectares of arable land—the 6th largest in the EU. The country is a major exporter of grains, oilseeds, and processed foods, with modern cold-chain infrastructure connecting farms to European and global markets.

Key Strengths

  • Grain Production: Major wheat, corn, and barley producer with 30+ million tons annual grain output.
  • Oilseeds & Protein: Leading sunflower seed producer (3rd in EU) with expanding soybean cultivation.
  • Food Processing: Modern facilities for grain milling, vegetable oil, dairy, meat, and prepared foods.
  • Port of Constanța: Critical grain export terminal handling Ukrainian and Romanian agricultural commodities.
  • Cold-Chain Infrastructure: Expanding refrigerated warehouse and transport networks for perishables.
  • EU Organic Growth: Fastest-growing organic farming sector in EU with 435,000+ hectares certified.

Kentucky Connection

Kentucky has strong agricultural expertise with alignment opportunities:

  • $5.9B annual agricultural economy with diverse production (tobacco, corn, soybeans, cattle, poultry)
  • World-renowned bourbon and distilled spirits industry
  • University of Kentucky College of Agriculture with research excellence
  • Advanced food processing and cold storage infrastructure
  • Equine industry leadership with global reach

Quick Facts

  • Arable Land:
    14.6M hectares
  • Grain Output:
    30M+ tons annually
  • Ag Workforce:
    2M+ people
  • Food Exports:
    €8B+ annual
  • Organic Growth:
    Fastest in EU

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Partnership Opportunities

Grain Trade

Romanian and Ukrainian grain exports to U.S. markets through Constanța port infrastructure.

Food Processing Investment

Kentucky food processors expanding into Romanian production facilities for European market access.

Agricultural Technology

Precision agriculture, farm equipment, and agtech innovation partnerships.

Organic Production

Organic farming expertise exchange and certification support for expanding Romanian organic sector.

Cold Chain Logistics

Temperature-controlled storage and transport infrastructure investment connecting Romanian production to global markets.

Research Collaboration

Agricultural research partnerships between University of Kentucky and Romanian agricultural institutions.

Ready to Explore Opportunities?

Contact the Honorary Consulate to discuss agricultural partnerships, food processing opportunities, or agribusiness collaboration between Romania and Kentucky.

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