Romania: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in Romania

In 2021, the Romanian polymer ion-exchangers market decreased by -44.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Production in Romania

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Polymer ion-exchangers production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports from Romania

Polymer ion-exchangers exports from Romania soared to X tons in 2021, increasing by 18% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of polymer ion-exchangers exports from Romania, with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Poland, Spain, Estonia, the UK, Turkey, Denmark and India, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +37.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for polymer ion-exchangers exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for 53% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, India, Denmark, the UK, Poland, Estonia and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 36%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +49.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 polymer ion-exchangers export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, polymer ion-exchangers export price increased by +103.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 India (+21.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -17.4% to X tons. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 314%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 144% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest polymer ion-exchangers supplier to Romania, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, polymer ion-exchangers imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.4% per year) and Italy (+30.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms to Romania, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+7.7% per year) and Italy (+25.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average polymer ion-exchangers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -2.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, polymer ion-exchangers import price increased by +54.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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