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Copper bars, rods and profiles market in Romania

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for copper bars, rods and profiles expanded in volume from 5 220 tonnes in 2019 to a high of 6 516 tonnes in 2022, before contracting sharply to 4 780 tonnes in 2023 and further to 3 987 tonnes in 2024. This represented a decline of nearly 40% from the market's peak in just two years.

In value terms, the market demonstrated greater stability, rising from $34.8 million in 2019 to $48.3 million in 2022. Although the value moderated to $45.2 million by 2024, it remained significantly higher than pre-peak levels, indicating a notable increase in average prices or a shift towards higher-value products during the period of declining physical volume.

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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019, 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, 2019, 2022-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2019, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2019, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019, 2022-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019, 2022-2024, 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 copper bars, rods and profiles in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ 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 copper bars, rods and profiles from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 863 tonnes, then peaked in 2020 at 1 660 tonnes, representing a 1.9-fold increase from the bottom to the top. In 2020, Romania's foreign supplies of copper bars, rods, and profiles grew by 85.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 3.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.1%)	3.9%	85.2%	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Bulgaria, and Germany were the main destinations for Romania's exports of copper bars, rods, and profiles in kind. Italy accounted for 27.7% of exports, Bulgaria for 23.3%, and Germany for 18.4%, combining for a total share of 69.3% of all flows.

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 data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports hit a low in 2017 and rose to a high in 2020, with a 1.9-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Romania exported copper bars, rods, and profiles worth 11 097 thousand US dollars, an increase of 84.3% from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	(4.8%)	84.3%	23.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Bulgaria, and Germany remained the primary destinations for Romania's exports of copper bars, rods, and profiles in value terms. Italy represented 26.6% of exports, Bulgaria 22.3%, and Germany 17.9%, together accounting for 66.8% of total export value.

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 copper bars, rods and profiles to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of copper bars, rods, and profiles declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 2 510 tonnes, a decrease of 4.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 20.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 2 997 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 11.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 43.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.4%	(11.9%)	(4.9%)	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Austria were the main sources for Romania's imports of copper bars, rods, and profiles in kind. Italy contributed 20.8% of imports, Germany 19.0%, and Austria 16.6%, together making up 56.3% of total import volumes.

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 copper bars, rods, and profiles in value terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 17 199 thousand US dollars, a significant contraction of 10.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 8.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 22 845 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, at 15.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 44.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.4%	(15.5%)	(10.9%)	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Italy, and Austria formed the core group of markets for Romania's imports of copper bars, rods, and profiles in value terms. Germany accounted for 23.1% of imports, Italy for 17.6%, and Austria for 13.4%, together representing 54.1% of total import 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