Romania: Packaging Materials Market 2025

Packaging Materials Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian packaging materials market increased by 15% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Packaging Materials Production in Romania

In value terms, packaging materials production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Packaging Materials Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of packaging materials were exported from Romania; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 64%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, packaging materials exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of packaging materials exports from Romania, together comprising 50% of total exports. Italy, Bulgaria, Austria, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Moldova, Slovakia, France, Algeria and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +444.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for packaging materials exported from Romania were Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined 48% share of total exports. Hungary, Austria, Bulgaria, France, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Moldova, Slovakia, Algeria and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +369.5%, saw 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

In 2022, the average packaging materials export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 42%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Turkey (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Imports

Imports into Romania

Packaging materials imports into Romania rose significantly to X tons in 2022, growing by 11% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +118.1% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, packaging materials imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 41%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of packaging materials imports to Romania, together accounting for 54% of total imports. Poland, Italy, Sweden, Serbia, Russia, Finland, Turkey, China and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +22.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest packaging materials suppliers to Romania, together comprising 47% of total imports. Austria, Italy, Sweden, Serbia, Russia, China, Finland, Turkey and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

China, with a CAGR of +25.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 packaging materials import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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