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Ceramic roofing tiles market in Romania

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for ceramic roofing tiles in Romania expanded from $38.6 million in 2018 to $44.9 million in 2020. The increase in 2020 was supported by rising demand linked to population growth, even as the COVID-19 pandemic caused temporary disruptions in construction projects.

By 2022, the market reached $51.2 million. This growth was driven by investments from the state-influenced company Cesarom, which launched over 150 new tile models and opened a showroom in Bucharest, alongside growing consumer preference for sustainable and energy-efficient tiles aligned with green building standards. However, global inflation and the energy crisis began to affect production costs and demand.

In 2023, the market contracted to $43.0 million, reflecting a cooling of demand after the post-pandemic boom and persistently high energy and raw material expenses. A partial recovery followed in 2024, with the market rising to $45.9 million, supported by ongoing urbanization and renovation activity in the country.

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, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, 2022-2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 2022-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 ceramic roofing tiles in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Romania, the production value of ceramic roofing tiles reached 9 542 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a 5.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 5.2%, which translates to an average annual increase of 1.7%. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 10 135 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year growth of 11.8% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	11.8%	(5.8%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ceramic roofing tiles from Romania

Exports in kind, K t

Romania's exports of ceramic roofing tiles have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 3.5 thousand tonnes, showing a significant increase of 28.0% over the previous year. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 21.6%, averaging a 7.8% annual decrease. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 2.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the steepest drop of 42.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.7%)	6.9%	28.0%	(7.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Moldova accounted for 71.3% of Romania's total ceramic roofing tile exports by volume, while the remaining exports were distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

Romania's ceramic roofing tile exports have increased for two consecutive years. In 2020, export value amounted to 1 038 thousand US dollars, up 39.9% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2018 at 644 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 34.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(34.9%)	15.3%	39.9%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova absorbed 76.2% of the total value of Romania's ceramic roofing tile exports, with the remainder spread across a diverse range of smaller markets.

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 ceramic roofing tiles to Romania

Imports in kind, K t

Romania's imports of ceramic roofing tiles have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 186.9 thousand tonnes, reflecting a modest increase of 7.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports rose by 29.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 9.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.0%	4.4%	7.0%	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Hungary and Serbia dominated Romania's ceramic roofing tile imports by volume, together accounting for 96.6% of the total, while other countries contributed smaller shares individually.

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

Romania's imports of ceramic roofing tiles have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, import value totaled 36 378 thousand US dollars, up 10.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 44.1%, equating to an average annual increase of 13.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.5%	9.2%	10.4%	13.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and Serbia jointly accounted for 95.9% of the total value of ceramic roofing tile imports into Romania, with the rest distributed among smaller markets.

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