Romania: Gypsum And Anhydrite Market 2024

Gypsum And Anhydrite Market Size in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian gypsum and anhydrite market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +66.7% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Production in Romania

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, shipments abroad of gypsum and anhydrite decreased by -68.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 12,610% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite exports contracted markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 12,460% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum and anhydrite exports from Romania, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum and anhydrite exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X kg), twofold. Switzerland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 20% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to -13.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (-11.2% per year) and Switzerland (-27.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest markets for gypsum and anhydrite exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for 84% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 16%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +50.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum and anhydrite export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 449%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Germany (+206.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Gypsum And Anhydrite Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of gypsum and anhydrite decreased by -32.8% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 110% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum and anhydrite imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 38%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum and anhydrite to Romania, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum and anhydrite imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece totaled -4.0%.

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum and anhydrite to Romania, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Greece totaled -3.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gypsum and anhydrite import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 23%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Greece amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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