Coated electrodes for arc welding market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, production of coated electrodes for arc welding in Romania increased from 11 559 tons to 14 430 tons, with a peak of 16 400 tons in 2021. Export volumes grew consistently over this period, from 7 659 tons to 11 276 tons, which supported the expansion of domestic manufacturing capacity. In value terms, production rose even more sharply, from 21.3 million US dollars to 56.4 million US dollars, indicating a significant increase in unit prices or a shift toward higher-value products.

The domestic market volume in physical terms contracted from 8 097 tons in 2018 to 7 182 tons in 2024, with a pronounced drop to 5 921 tons in 2022. In contrast, the market value grew from 18.0 million US dollars to 23.9 million US dollars, suggesting that price inflation or a move to more expensive electrode types offset the volume decline. This aligns with a broader industry trend where coated electrodes are gradually being replaced by other arc welding technologies in certain applications.

The Romanian market remains characterized by a preference for manual metal arc (MMA) coated electrodes, with demand split among rutile, basic, and cellulose coatings depending on specific welding applications and materials. This structural preference, however, did not prevent the overall volume contraction observed in the period.

Production coated electrodes for arc welding in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of coated electrodes for arc welding has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 27 281 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.4% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production grew by 28%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 8.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Romania's production of coated electrodes for arc welding has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 14 359 tonnes were produced, representing a robust 18.0% rise over the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, production increased by 24.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 7.5%.

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

Exports coated electrodes for arc welding from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's export volume of coated electrodes for arc welding has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 10 080 tonnes, which is 20.0% higher than in 2019. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 7.3%, with an annualized decline of 2.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 659 tonnes, when exports fell by 29.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for exports in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. France accounted for 25.8% of exports, Italy for 11.0%, and the United Arab Emirates for 10.2%, together representing 47.0% of total flows. The remaining 53.0% was distributed among many other countries.

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 export value of coated electrodes for arc welding has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 18 517 thousand US dollars, up by 27.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 33.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 873 thousand US dollars, when exports declined by 14.4%.

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

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. France accounted for 22.4% of exports, Italy for 11.9%, and Moldova for 9.9%, together making up 44.2% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports coated electrodes for arc welding to Romania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania imported 4 344 tonnes of coated electrodes for arc welding, up by 3.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 6.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 0.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Ukraine, and China remained the key sources for imports in kind. Turkey accounted for 20.1% of imports, Ukraine for 19.5%, and China for 18.2%, together taking 57.8% 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

In 2020, Romania's import value of coated electrodes for arc welding stood at 8 447 thousand US dollars, up by 1.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 17.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 5.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 8 524 thousand US dollars, when imports surged by 18.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 2.8%.

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

The country composition of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was dispersed. Austria accounted for 16.8% of imports, Hungary for 14.6%, and Turkey for 12.2%, together forming 43.6% of total flows. The remaining 56.4% was split among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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