Romania: Cement Clinker Market 2025

Cement Clinker Market Size in Romania

The Romanian cement clinker market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable slump. Cement clinker consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cement Clinker Production in Romania

In value terms, cement clinker production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14%. Cement clinker production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cement Clinker Exports

Exports from Romania

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of cement clinker decreased by -95% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of -26.6% was in 2014. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cement clinker exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant decrease. The smallest decline of -24.3% was in 2014. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for cement clinker exports from Romania, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at -70.0%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cement clinker exports from Romania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland stood at -73.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cement clinker export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 24% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Poland.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Serbia amounted to +35.3% per year.

Cement Clinker Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of cement clinker decreased by -11.1% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, cement clinker imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cement clinker to Romania, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, cement clinker imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+18.9% per year) and Greece (-89.6% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cement clinker to Romania, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+15.9% per year) and Greece (-89.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cement clinker import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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