Cigarette paper market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for cigarette paper in Romania expanded from 8 004 t in 2018 to 9 907 t in 2021, a 24% increase over three years. This growth period included the entry into force in May 2019 of strict regulations under Law No. 201/2016, which banned flavorings and certain ingredients in tobacco products, including components of cigarette paper. These rules likely prompted manufacturers to adapt their paper specifications, influencing demand patterns within the market.

A sharp rise in excise taxes on tobacco products in 2022 increased retail prices and dampened consumption, leading to a 7% contraction in the cigarette paper market to 9 252 t. The market stabilized at 9 222 t in 2023 as efforts to combat cigarette smuggling, such as BAT Romania's 'Stop Contrabanda' campaign, helped support the legal supply chain. By 2024, the market recovered to 9 680 t, supported by the implementation of new security and labeling requirements for tobacco products that took effect in May 2024 and affected components including cigarette paper.

Production cigarette paper in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's cigarette paper production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output of cigarette paper was valued at 7 303 K $ US, marking an 11.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 40.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Romania's cigarette paper production volume has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 821.5 tonnes of cigarette paper, representing a significant 13.2% increase over 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production expanded by 56.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.1%.

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

Exports cigarette paper from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of cigarette paper have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 662 tonnes of cigarette paper, up by 3.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 30%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.2%.

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

The structure of Romania's exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Bulgaria accounted for 19.5% of exports in kind, Croatia for 11.1%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 38.6% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

Romania's cigarette paper exports have increased for the third year running. In 2020, exports totaled 7 944 K $ US, a 20.7% advance compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 68.5%, with an annualized rate of 19.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Romania's exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Bulgaria contributed 23.1% of exports in value terms, Croatia 10.7%, and France 10.6%. Together, these three markets accounted for 44.4% of total flows, while a long tail of smaller markets made up the remaining 55.6%.

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

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

Imports cigarette paper to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania imported a total of 1 000 tonnes of cigarette paper in 2020, showing a 9.5% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 1.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Spain, and Poland were the largest contributors to Romania's imports in kind. Austria accounted for 46.6% of imports in kind, Spain for 15.2%, and Poland for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented 69.8% 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

Romania's cigarette paper imports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 45 954 K $ US, which is 12.7% more year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 10.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 40 325 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, at 3.4%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Austria, Spain, and Poland were the main markets for Romania's imports in value terms. Austria accounted for 43.7% of imports in value terms, Spain for 14.5%, and Poland for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented 68.4% 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