Romania: Filter Block Market 2024

Filter Block Market Size in Romania

The Romanian filter block market declined to $X in 2022, dropping by -13% 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). Overall, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% 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 -16.1% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Filter Block Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp increased by 123% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,066% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, filter block exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 1,121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X tons) was the main destination for filter block exports from Romania, with a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria (X kg), with a 1.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Morocco amounted to +259.8%.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the key foreign market for filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp exports from Romania, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 7.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Morocco amounted to +147.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average filter block export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -31.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Filter Block Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp increased by 22% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, filter block imports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 34%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of filter block imports to Romania, together accounting for 68% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +34.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest filter block suppliers to Romania were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 68% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +33.2%, 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

The average filter block import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -32.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 23%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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