Romania: Common Pottery Market 2024

Common Pottery Market Size in Romania

The Romanian common pottery market reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by -7.5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -8.3% against 2020 indices. Common pottery consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Common Pottery Production in Romania

In value terms, common pottery production reduced notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 39%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Common Pottery Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, common pottery exports from Romania contracted to X tons, waning by -12.5% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common pottery exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of common pottery exports from Romania, together accounting for 63% of total exports. Italy, France, Bulgaria, Austria, Greece, Belgium, Hungary, the UK, Croatia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +26.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for common pottery exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 56% share of total exports. Poland, France, Bulgaria, the UK, Greece, Hungary, Belgium, Austria, Croatia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +35.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 common pottery export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 9.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Bulgaria (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Pottery Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, imports of common pottery into Romania skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 19% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 +37.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 59%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common pottery imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Romania, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, common pottery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), sixfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+30.0% per year) and Poland (+18.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common pottery to Romania, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+26.9% per year) and Poland (+23.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common pottery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, common pottery import price increased by +78.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 44%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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