Romania: Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market 2024

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market Size in Romania

The Romanian graphite non-electrical articles market totaled $X in 2021, surging by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated notable growth 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Production in Romania

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +97.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Exports

Exports from Romania

Graphite non-electrical articles exports from Romania rose rapidly to X tons in 2021, surging by 14% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 323% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 288% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of graphite non-electrical articles exports from Romania, together accounting for 65% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +70.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for graphite non-electrical articles exported from Romania worldwide, together comprising 67% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +99.4%, recorded 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

The average graphite non-electrical articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. 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 remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 the UK (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, the amount of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon imported into Romania surged to X tons, increasing by 86% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 46%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphite non-electrical articles to Romania, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, graphite non-electrical articles imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sevenfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +43.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+26.1% per year) and France (-0.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphite non-electrical articles to Romania, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +30.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+21.5% per year) and France (-9.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average graphite non-electrical articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -26.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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