Romania: Natural Sand Market 2022

Natural Sand Market Size in Romania

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Romanian natural sand market, when its value decreased by -1.7% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a slight descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Natural Sand Production in Romania

In value terms, natural sand production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, natural sand exports from Romania reached X tons, surging by 3.1% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 450%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 220%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for natural sand exports from Romania, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, natural sand exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hungary totaled +23.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (-3.8% per year) and Bulgaria (-12.0% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural sand exports from Romania, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Moldova ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary amounted to +17.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (+5.9% per year) and Bulgaria (+6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -12.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Bulgaria (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, the amount of natural sands imported into Romania declined to X tons, which is down by -2.2% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 increased by +78.0% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, natural sand imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +114.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Romania, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, natural sand imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Greece (X tons), with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bulgaria stood at +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+48.3% per year) and Greece (+23.1% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural sand to Romania, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria stood at +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+36.5% per year) and Greece (+13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average natural sand import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 40% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 (+25.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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