Romania: Other Agglomerates Market 2025

Other Agglomerates Market Size in Romania

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Romanian other agglomerates market, when its value increased by 3.2% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Other Agglomerates Production in Romania

In value terms, other agglomerates production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -8.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 95%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Other Agglomerates Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of other agglomerates decreased by -17.8% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, other agglomerates exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of other agglomerates exports from Romania, with a combined 94% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, which accounted for a further 3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +10.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for other agglomerates exports from Romania, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-22.9% per year) and Hungary (-4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average other agglomerates export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, other agglomerates export price increased by +26.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 40%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Austria (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Other Agglomerates Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, other agglomerates imports into Romania totaled X tons, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 402% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, other agglomerates imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 254% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of other agglomerates imports to Romania, together accounting for 90% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +83.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of other agglomerates to Romania, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine totaled +83.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+5.0% per year) and Moldova (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average other agglomerates import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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