Romania: Nail And Bolt Market 2025

Nail And Bolt Market Size in Romania

The Romanian nail and bolt market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, picking up by 8.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +3.0% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Nail And Bolt Production in Romania

In value terms, nail and bolt production shrank dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a sharp downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 94% against the previous year. Nail and bolt production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nail And Bolt Exports

Exports from Romania

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts increased by 19% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nail and bolt exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for nail and bolt exports from Romania, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, nail and bolt exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+1.9% per year) and France (+14.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts exports from Romania, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+1.3% per year) and France (+8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average nail and bolt export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, nail and bolt export price increased by +66.6% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Israel (+48.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nail And Bolt Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts increased by 1.9% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -8.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 19%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nail and bolt imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest nail and bolt supplier to Romania, accounting for a 30% share of total imports. Moreover, nail and bolt imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +13.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+10.6% per year) and France (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of nails, tacks, staples, screws and bolts to Romania, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +15.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-4.4% per year) and Italy (+3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average nail and bolt import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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