Romania: Ceramic Statuette Market 2024

Ceramic Statuette Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian ceramic statuette market increased by 5.9% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Statuette Production in Romania

In value terms, ceramic statuette production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 6.2%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Statuette Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic statuettes and other ornamental articles increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic statuette exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of ceramic statuette exports from Romania, with a combined 67% share of total exports. Bulgaria, Canada, Moldova, the Netherlands, Turkey, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +198.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ceramic statuette exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for 59% of total exports. The UK, Greece, Moldova, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Croatia, the Netherlands, Canada and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +204.8%, 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 ceramic statuette export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 37%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 UK (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Statuette Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic statuettes and other ornamental articles increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 45%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, ceramic statuette imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of ceramic statuette imports to Romania, together comprising 48% of total imports. Greece, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy, Vietnam, Spain and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +117.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) were the largest ceramic statuette suppliers to Romania, with a combined 47% share of total imports. Greece, Poland, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Vietnam, Ukraine and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +111.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 ceramic statuette import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($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 (+10.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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