Romania: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Romania

The Romanian market for clays for construction and industrial use reached $X in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use increased by 271% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable increase. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Romania, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of clays for construction and industrial use to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Moldova (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary stood at +83.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+420.1% per year) and Moldova (-14.3% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays for construction and industrial use exports from Romania, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Albania ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary stood at +99.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (0.0% per year) and Kazakhstan (+398.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 837% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Albania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($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 Spain (+92.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Romania

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of clays for construction and industrial use increased by 13% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 63%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +31.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of clays for construction and industrial use to Romania, together comprising 84% of total imports. Hungary, the Netherlands, San Marino, Bulgaria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by San Marino (with a CAGR of +41.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to Romania, together comprising 67% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +57.9%, 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 import price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, import price indicated a temperate 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, import price for clays for construction and industrial use increased by +57.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+37.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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