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Calcium carbonate market in Romania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The calcium carbonate market in Romania experienced substantial growth from 2018 to 2023. In physical terms, the market volume more than doubled, rising from 31 561 t in 2018 to 93 318 t in 2023. In value, the market increased from 5.7 million USD to 10.1 million USD over the same period, reflecting both volume expansion and price movements.

This growth was primarily fueled by a remarkable rise in domestic production, which jumped from a modest 350 t in 2018 to 48 511 t in 2023. Imports remained a significant supply source, fluctuating between 36 000 t and 46 000 t annually, while exports fell sharply from 5 409 t to 1 564 t, indicating a strong reorientation of supply toward meeting robust domestic demand.

The most pronounced acceleration occurred after 2020. Market volume grew by over 120% between 2021 and 2023, with production increasing nearly 70% in the same two-year span. The consistent decline in export volumes further underscores the market's inward focus during this expansion phase.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2021, 2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2021, 2023
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018, 2021, 2023
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2021, 2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2021, 2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2021, 2023, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 calcium carbonate in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports calcium carbonate from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 884 tonnes, then climbed to their peak in 2017, representing a 7.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, calcium carbonate deliveries from Romania totaled 1 759 tonnes, marking a dramatic 99.0% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 83.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.4%)	(83.7%)	99.0%	(35.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria was the dominant player in exports in kind, accounting for 72.4% of total flows, while other markets made up the remainder.

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

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export values hit their low in 2019 at 127 thousand US dollars, then rose to their high in 2017, showing a 6-fold variation. In 2020, Romania exported 244 thousand US dollars worth of calcium carbonate, representing a 91.8% gain over 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 81.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.2%)	(81.7%)	91.8%	(31.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Hungary formed the core group of markets for exports in value terms, with shares of 61.6%, 13.3%, and 8.7% respectively, together representing 83.6% of total flows.

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 calcium carbonate to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Romania's calcium carbonate import volume declined. In 2019, imports peaked at 41 761 tonnes, then dropped to 37 978 tonnes in 2020, down by 9.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 31.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 26.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.7%	14.0%	(9.1%)	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Greece, and Slovenia were the largest suppliers of calcium carbonate to Romania in kind, with shares of 42.8%, 28.4%, and 12.6% respectively, together accounting for 83.9% of total imports.

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

In 2020, Romania imported 6 691 thousand US dollars worth of calcium carbonate, up by 5.5% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 22.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 16.7%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.7%	(0.2%)	5.5%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and Greece were the key partners for imports in value terms, with shares of 23.6%, 17.5%, and 17.5% respectively, together accounting for 58.6% of total 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