Romania: Fluorescent Discharge Lamps Market 2025

Fluorescent Discharge Lamps Market Size in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian fluorescent discharge lamps market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fluorescent Discharge Lamps Production in Romania

In value terms, fluorescent discharge lamps production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a significant expansion. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fluorescent Discharge Lamps Exports

Exports from Romania

Fluorescent discharge lamps exports from Romania shrank markedly to X units in 2021, falling by -45% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 147%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fluorescent discharge lamps exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 88%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for fluorescent discharge lamps exports from Romania, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, fluorescent discharge lamps exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X units), fourfold. Montenegro (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (-9.3% per year) and Montenegro (+19.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for fluorescent discharge lamps exports from Romania, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (-24.0% per year) and Moldova (-24.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fluorescent discharge lamps export price amounted to $X per unit, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 317% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+31.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fluorescent Discharge Lamps Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, after seven years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of fluorescent discharge lamps, when their volume increased by 4.9% to X units. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fluorescent discharge lamps imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), Germany (X units) and China (X units) were the main suppliers of fluorescent discharge lamps imports to Romania, together comprising 63% of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Croatia, Bulgaria, Greece and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +133.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest fluorescent discharge lamps suppliers to Romania, with a combined 63% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Croatia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +166.1%, saw 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average fluorescent discharge lamps import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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