Romania: Vulcanised Rubber Mats Market 2025

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Market Size in Romania

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Romanian vulcanised rubber mats market, when its value increased by 35% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a prominent increase. Vulcanised rubber mats consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Production in Romania

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats production contracted markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 7.4%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, approx. X tons of floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber were exported from Romania; growing by 4.4% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main destinations of vulcanised rubber mats exports from Romania, with a combined 72% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Ukraine, Spain, Greece and Poland, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +100.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for vulcanised rubber mats exported from Romania were Bulgaria ($X), Moldova ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for 73% of total exports. Ukraine, France, Greece, Spain and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +100.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average vulcanised rubber mats export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, vulcanised rubber mats export price increased by +80.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vulcanised Rubber Mats Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, the amount of floor coverings and mats of vulcanised rubber imported into Romania surged to X tons, growing by 33% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vulcanised rubber mats imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. 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% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Poland (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of vulcanised rubber mats imports to Romania, together comprising 57% of total imports. Germany, China, France, Russia, Austria, the Netherlands, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +56.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vulcanised rubber mats suppliers to Romania were Poland ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports. Russia, Turkey, Hungary, India, China, Austria, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +49.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 2021, the average vulcanised rubber mats import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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