Automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Romanian market for automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators expanded from 18.6 million US dollars to 28.7 million US dollars. This growth was driven by a surge in imports, which more than doubled from 8.8 million US dollars to over 20.1 million US dollars, while domestic production declined from 10.2 million US dollars to 8.8 million US dollars.

From 2021 to 2024, import values showed significant volatility. After remaining near 20 million US dollars in 2021 and 2022, imports dropped sharply to 7.2 million US dollars in 2023 before rebounding to a peak of 24.7 million US dollars in 2024. Export values remained minimal throughout the period, never exceeding 0.5 million US dollars annually.

Production automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 8 752 thousand US dollars, marking a 9.2% decrease from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 35.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 13.7%.

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

Exports automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend over this period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2020, with Romania exporting 1.0 tonne of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators, down 46.0% from 2019. In contrast, the highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 10.7 tonnes. The largest decline was in 2019, at 82.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 122.6%. The peak-to-trough ratio between 2018 and 2020 was 10.6 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Hungary, and Slovakia were the main buyers of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators from Romania in terms of volume. Italy accounted for 36.8% of exports, Hungary for 22.8%, and Slovakia for 9.2%. Together, these three countries made up 68.8% of total exports in kind.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market. In 2020, exports of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators from Romania totaled 138 thousand US dollars, a sharp decline of 59.0% compared to 2019. The highest value was in 2018 at 448 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 80.5%. Import levels fluctuated 3.2 times between the high of 2018 and the low of 2020.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Italy, Austria, and Slovakia—collectively accounted for 50.5% of the total export value of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators from Romania.

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

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

Imports automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Romania's imports of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators increased in 2020. Imports amounted to 463.1 tonnes, a significant rise of 48.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 23.3%, with an average annual decline of 8.5%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 312.1 tonnes, and the largest decline was in 2018 at 31.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France were the primary sources for Romania's imports of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators in terms of volume. The Netherlands contributed 35.6% of imports, Belgium 23.6%, and France 21.8%. Together, these three countries represented 81.0% of total import 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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. The lowest import value was in 2018 at 8 776 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2017, reflecting a 2.6-fold gap. In 2020, imports of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators into Romania amounted to 20 112 thousand US dollars, up 92.1% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 62.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Belgium, and Germany consistently remained the main sources for Romania's imports of automatic hydraulic or pneumatic regulators in value terms. France accounted for 37.0% of imports, Belgium for 33.1%, and Germany for 16.8%. Together, these three countries made up 86.9% of total import flows.

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

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