Romania: Market for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced 2024

Market Size for Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced decreased by -10.1% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -17.4% against 2018 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

Exports from Romania

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased by 171% to X square meters in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 613% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 522%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X square meters), Croatia (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced from Romania, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +181.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Croatia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced exports from Romania, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Croatia amounted to +123.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-10.1% per year) and Hungary (-13.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by -44.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 138%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter, and then declined significantly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Boards, Sheets, Panels, Tiles And Similar Articles Of Plaster Not Faced

Imports into Romania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced increased by 2.5% to X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -24.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 24%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Moldova (X square meters), Austria (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced to Romania, with a combined 68% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Spain, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +58.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Denmark ($X) appeared to be the largest board, sheet, panel, tile and similar article of plaster not faced suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 52% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Moldova, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Spain, which together accounted for a further 33%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +54.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles of plaster not faced stood at $X per square meter in 2021, declining by -20.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter, and then shrank notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per square meter), while the price for Moldova ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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