Crude or roughly trimmed granite market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Romanian market for crude or roughly trimmed granite experienced strong growth, with production volume increasing from 1,205 thousand tons to 1,945 thousand tons. This upward trajectory was interrupted in 2021 when output fell sharply to 1,224 thousand tons, before a partial recovery to 1,433 thousand tons by 2023.

The market volume reached a new high of 2,024 thousand tons in 2024. This significant increase was primarily fueled by substantial infrastructure investments, which raised overall construction activity in Romania by 7.6% that year and subsequently boosted demand for construction materials like granite. Major state-owned enterprises, including OMV Petrom and Romgaz, also played a role in shaping the construction sector's demand through their influence on large-scale economic projects.

Production crude or roughly trimmed granite in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of crude or roughly trimmed granite has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 8 409 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.9% rise from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 107.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Romania's production of crude or roughly trimmed granite has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 945 thousand tonnes, which is a 20.3% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production surged by 112.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 28.5%.

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

Exports crude or roughly trimmed granite from Romania

According to market data, Romania did not export any crude or roughly trimmed granite from 2017 to 2020.

Imports crude or roughly trimmed granite to Romania

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 72.8 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.2 times. In 2020, Romania's import volume totaled 97.8 tonnes, reflecting a significant year-on-year decline of 23.4%. The largest decrease was in 2018 at 54.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 75.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—India, Austria, and China—accounted for 83.4% of Romania's total imports of crude or roughly trimmed granite in volume terms.

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

Market performance showed notable fluctuations over this period. The lowest import value was in 2017, and the highest was in 2019, with a 7.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania imported approximately 209.7 thousand US dollars worth of crude or roughly trimmed granite, representing a sharp decline of 34.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 318.1 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 517.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, Poland dominated Romania's imports of crude or roughly trimmed granite in value terms, holding a 79.0% share of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other trading partners.

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

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