Romania: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Romania

For the seventh year in a row, the Romanian non-refractory clay roofing tiles market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 13% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +92.0% against 2015 indices. Non-refractory clay roofing tiles consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Romania

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports from Romania

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay roofing tiles exported from Romania totaled X tons, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 24%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 41%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Romania, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria (X tons), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Moldova was relatively modest.

In value terms, Moldova ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Romania, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Moldova amounted to +3.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay roofing tiles export price increased by +88.7% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into Romania

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-refractory clay roofing tiles were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 26%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +110.6% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports to Romania, together accounting for 96% of total imports. Croatia lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 1.9%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Serbia ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 95% of total imports. These countries were followed by Croatia, which accounted for a further 2.2%.

Among the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of +16.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and Croatia ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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