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Romania: Metal Chain Market 2025

Metal Chain Market Size in Romania

The Romanian metal chain market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -10.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Chain Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of iron or steel chain were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 255%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal chain exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 166%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main destinations of metal chain exports from Romania, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Italy, Latvia, Moldova, Hong Kong SAR and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +83.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Hungary ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest markets for metal chain exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 43% share of total exports.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +69.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 metal chain export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -10.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Moldova (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Chain Imports

Imports into Romania

Metal chain imports into Romania fell to X tons in 2022, which is down by -13.9% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal chain imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal chain imports to Romania, with a combined 81% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Hungary, Germany, Austria and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +21.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest metal chain suppliers to Romania, together comprising 54% of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +16.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average metal chain import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 36%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+23.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for iron or steel chain in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together comprising 40% of global consumption. Japan, Russia, Indonesia, Italy, France, Canada, South Korea, Turkey, Australia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

What are the largest producers of iron or steel chain in the world?

China remains the largest metal chain producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, metal chain production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, threefold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of iron or steel chain to Romania?

In value terms, the largest metal chain suppliers to Romania were Turkey, China and the Netherlands, with a combined 52% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Belgium, Italy and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What are the leading importers of iron or steel chain from Romania?

In value terms, Bulgaria, Hungary and Lithuania appeared to be the largest markets for metal chain exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 50% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for iron or steel chain in Romania?

The average metal chain export price stood at $8,595 per ton in 2021, growing by 2.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for iron or steel chain in Romania?

The average metal chain import price stood at $2,764 per ton in 2021, falling by -2.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the metal chain market in Romania. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25931750 - Iron or steel chain excluding articulated link chain, skid chain, s tud-link and welded link chain - chain saws, or other articles in which chains play a subsidiary role, surveying chains

Country coverage:

Romania

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Romania
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024