Romania: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2024

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in Romania

The Romanian market for pulp from fibres other than wood surged to $X in 2022, growing by 30% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from Romania

Exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Romania dropped dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -53.1% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,388% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood rose notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,653% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons) was the main destination for exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Romania, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood to Greece exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), twofold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Greece stood at +929.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (-5.0% per year) and Turkey (+16.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pulp from fibres other than wood exports from Romania, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Moldova ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled +86.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Moldova (-2.9% per year) and Turkey (+10.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 133% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 4,165%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 Belgium (+158.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood increased by 56% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 58%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pulp from fibres other than wood to Romania, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +9.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (0.0% per year) and Belgium (+20.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pulp from fibres other than wood to Romania, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 5.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+19.6% per year) and Sweden (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -25.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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