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Antibiotics market in Romania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian antibiotics market showed significant fluctuations in value terms between 2019 and 2024. Starting at 30 million USD in 2019, it surged to 45 million USD in 2020, marking a peak for the period. However, a sharp decline followed in 2021, bringing the market down to nearly 24 million USD, after which it began a recovery, reaching 34 million USD in 2022 and 2023, and then growing to 40 million USD in 2024.

Changes in market size were influenced by movements in production, imports, and exports. Domestic production of antibiotics fluctuated, with a drop in 2020 and subsequent growth, peaking at 18 million USD in 2023. Imports rose substantially in 2020 and 2024, exceeding 50 million USD, while exports also increased, particularly in 2023 and 2024, affecting the net market contribution.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2024, kg
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, kg
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production antibiotics in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's antibiotic output was valued at 9 611 thousand US dollars, marking a 9.7% decrease compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(9.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Romania produced 75 410 kilograms of antibiotics in 2020, reflecting a significant decline of 10.5% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(10.5%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports antibiotics from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Antibiotic exports from Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 91.7 tonnes, representing a 12.9% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 109.2 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 22.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.9%	(3.5%)	(12.9%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for antibiotics remained fragmented. France accounted for 20.9% of exports, the United States for 12.4%, and Germany for 10.7%, with these three countries together making up 44.0% of total flows, and no single nation holding a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Antibiotic exports from Romania increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 18 307 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 8.5% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	0.9%	8.5%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States was the largest buyer of antibiotics from Romania in value terms, accounting for 25.7% of exports, followed by Germany at 10.5% and China at 8.3%. Together, these three countries represented 44.6% of total export value, against a backdrop of numerous smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports antibiotics to Romania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania's antibiotic import volume reached 504.0 tonnes, a 27.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 12.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 395.7 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 19.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	(19.5%)	27.4%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, China, the Netherlands, and Germany were the primary sources for antibiotic imports into Romania, together accounting for 87.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Antibiotic imports into Romania increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value amounted to 53 951 thousand US dollars, up by 47.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 54.7%, with an annualized rate of 15.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 34 355 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 1.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.5%)	6.4%	47.6%	15.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was the leading source of antibiotic imports into Romania in value terms, accounting for 45.2% of imports, followed by the Netherlands at 24.5% and Germany at 13.0%. These three countries together made up 82.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io