Romania: Market for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums 2025

Market Size for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Romania

The Romanian market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums soared to $X in 2022, rising by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded modest growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Romania

In value terms, wood box and cable drum production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +119.3% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 32%. Wood box and cable drum production peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of wood boxes, crates and cable drums increased by 32% to X units, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X units), Germany (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of wood box and cable drum exports from Romania, together comprising 55% of total exports. Bulgaria, Greece, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +86.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for wood box and cable drum exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Greece, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +72.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums stood at $X per unit in 2022, declining by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Bulgaria ($X per unit) and Serbia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (-7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Imports into Romania

Wood box and cable drum imports into Romania soared to X units in 2022, growing by 61% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), Germany (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main suppliers of wood box and cable drum imports to Romania, with a combined 42% share of total imports. Slovakia, Sweden, Hungary, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Croatia, Portugal, Spain and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +154.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest wood box and cable drum suppliers to Romania, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Slovakia, Hungary, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Spain, Ukraine, Greece, Croatia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +145.9%, recorded 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 wood boxes, crates and cable drums stood at $X per unit in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per unit), while the price for Portugal ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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