Romania: Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market 2024

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Market Size in Romania

The Romanian cellulose fibrecement sheet market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Production in Romania

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 24%. Cellulose fibrecement sheet production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exported from Romania skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 17% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 2,902% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2,271%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for cellulose fibrecement sheet exports from Romania, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, cellulose fibrecement sheet exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Serbia amounted to +38.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (-6.9% per year) and Hungary (+7.8% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement exports from Romania, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Serbia stood at +55.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (-1.4% per year) and Croatia (+39.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cellulose fibrecement sheet export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 the UK (+661.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cellulose Fibrecement Sheet Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, the amount of sheets, panels and tiles of cellulose fibrecement imported into Romania surged to X tons, growing by 20% on 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 +19.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cellulose fibrecement sheet imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of cellulose fibrecement sheet imports to Romania, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Poland, France, Slovenia, China, the Czech Republic, Italy, Hungary, Belgium and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +118.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Turkey ($X) and Slovenia ($X) were the largest cellulose fibrecement sheet suppliers to Romania, with a combined 50% share of total imports.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +99.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average cellulose fibrecement sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced 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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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