Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, production of anti-freezing preparations in Romania more than doubled, reaching 12 441 t, while the market volume grew by 49% to 33 665 t. This expansion was partly driven by evolving technical requirements from automakers and a rising preference for propylene glycol-based anti-freezes, which are less toxic and offer superior performance at high temperatures, stimulating both domestic output and overall demand.

The market saw increased recommendations for anti-freezes with organic additive technology (OAT/HOAT) for extended service intervals up to five years, influencing consumption patterns. Furthermore, the implementation of new EU Regulation 2024/2865 introduced mandatory digital labeling and enhanced safety packaging for liquid products including anti-freezes, reshaping market standards in the final year of the period.

Production anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Romania's production of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids rebounded. In 2020, output reached 8 252 K $ US, marking a significant 24.8% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.9%, averaging 2.9% annually. The lowest point was in 2019 at 6 613 K $ US, which saw the steepest decline of 7.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Romania's production of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, output totaled 8 154 t, reflecting a strong 24.1% year-over-year improvement. Between 2017 and 2020, production surged by 39.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.7%. The minimum was recorded in 2018 at 5 506 t, which also experienced the largest drop of 5.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year upward trend, Romania's exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids decreased. In 2020, exports fell to 676 t, a gradual 5.5% decline compared to the previous year. The peak was in 2019 at 716 t, which saw the highest increase of 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Hungary were the key partners for Romania's exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in kind. Bulgaria accounted for 28.6% of exports, Moldova for 20.1%, and Hungary for 8.9%, together making up 57.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Romania's exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in value terms declined. In 2020, exports dropped to 1 145 K $ US, a 1.4% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 32%, averaging 9.7% per year. The highest value was in 2019 at 1 161 K $ US, while the largest rise occurred in 2018 at 17.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria, Moldova, and China were the top buyers of Romania's anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in value terms. Bulgaria represented 23.7% of exports, Moldova 17.9%, and China 15.5%, collectively accounting for 57.1% of total exports.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Romania in value, 2017-2020

Imports anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Romania's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in kind declined. In 2020, imports totaled 22 435 t, a 4.0% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 54.8%, with an average annual rate of 15.7%. The maximum was in 2019 at 23 376 t, which saw the biggest jump of 31.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Over the 2017–2020 period, Hungary, Belgium, and Germany were the main sources for Romania's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in kind. Hungary contributed 36.3% of imports, Belgium 13.6%, and Germany 11.9%, together representing 61.7% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, Romania's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in value terms fell. In 2020, imports decreased to 27 108 K $ US, a 17.2% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 13%, averaging 4.2% annually. The peak was in 2019 at 32 758 K $ US, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 19.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Belgium accounted for the largest share of Romania's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in value terms. Hungary made up 24.0% of imports, the Netherlands 19.4%, and Belgium 14.7%, together comprising 58.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Romania in value, 2017-2020