Romania: Market for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes in Romania

The Romanian carbon for electrical purposes market fell dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by -36.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes decreased by -90.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,134%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,625% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X kg), Hungary (X kg) and France (X kg) were the main destinations of carbon for electrical purposes exports from Romania, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Moldova, the UK, Poland, Belgium, Spain and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +76.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes exports from Romania, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine stood at +22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+43.3% per year) and Poland (+23.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carbon for electrical purposes export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 593% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+32.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Graphite Or Other Carbon For Electrical Purposes

Imports into Romania

In 2022, purchases abroad of articles of graphite or other carbon for electrical purposes decreased by -47.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carbon for electrical purposes imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 154%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of carbon for electrical purposes to Romania, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, carbon for electrical purposes imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece totaled +26.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+45.1% per year) and Germany (+19.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest carbon for electrical purposes suppliers to Romania were Hungary ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 73% of total imports. Greece, Poland, Belgium, France and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +68.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carbon for electrical purposes import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 35% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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