Romania: Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Market 2025

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian non-alloy steel h-sections market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Production in Romania

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced contraction. Non-alloy steel h-sections production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, non-alloy steel h-sections exports from Romania contracted notably to X tons, which is down by -23.6% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 288%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 248%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of non-alloy steel h-sections exports from Romania, with a combined 57% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +220.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Hungary ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-alloy steel h-sections exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 56% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +195.7%, saw 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 2022, the average non-alloy steel h-sections export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 61%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 the Czech Republic (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Alloy Steel H-Sections Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of h-sections of of non-alloy steel were imported into Romania; falling by -5.1% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 30%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-alloy steel h-sections imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-alloy steel h-sections imports to Romania, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Turkey, Germany and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +40.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of h-sections of of non-alloy steel to Romania, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+9.4% per year) and Poland (-3.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average non-alloy steel h-sections import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 23% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, non-alloy steel h-sections import price increased by +89.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($X per ton) and Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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