Romania: Bridge Market 2025

Bridge Market Size in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian bridge market decreased by -55.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bridge Production in Romania

In value terms, bridge production plummeted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Bridge production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Bridge Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, the amount of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) exported from Romania fell markedly to X tons, dropping by -50.2% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 43% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bridge exports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for bridge exports from Romania, accounting for a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, bridge exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Albania (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ireland (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled -5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (+136.3% per year) and Ireland (+69.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) exports from Romania, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at -5.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+26.1% per year) and Ireland (+63.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bridge export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 107% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Albania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+35.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bridge Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) decreased by -53.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 230% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bridge imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of bridge to Romania, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, bridge imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled +7.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-4.3% per year) and Germany (-13.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bridges, bridge sections, towers and lattice masts (of iron or steel) to Romania, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +9.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-15.3% per year) and Turkey (-12.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average bridge import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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