Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for disperse dyes and preparations in Romania stood at 476.1 t in 2018, but contracted sharply to 245.8 t by 2020. The country's chemical industry, including dye production, has traditionally been concentrated in several industrial centers, providing a base for the sector. Legislative changes on waste and packaging management were introduced in 2018, including a deposit-return system for single-use beverage packaging to take effect from March 2022, which began shaping future production and packaging practices.

Market volume recovered to 360.1 t in 2021, yet fell again to 258.4 t in 2022. The implementation of the deposit-return system in March 2022 likely disrupted packaging supply chains, affecting demand for dyes used in plastic and metal beverage containers.

In 2023, the market declined further to 227.3 t amid uncertainties in state-owned enterprises, many of which were under interim management, hampering strategic investments in the chemical and dye industries. A modest rebound to 239.5 t occurred in 2024, supported by regulatory easing for highly qualified foreign workers that improved access to specialists, while growing interest in natural dyes was highlighted by a dedicated exhibition at the National History Museum of Romania, pointing to potential diversification within the sector.

Production disperse dyes and preparations based thereon in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, $ US

In 2020, the output value of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon in Romania was 16 150 US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

In 2020, Romania produced 6 502 kilograms of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon, showing little change from the previous year.

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

Exports disperse dyes and preparations based thereon from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Exports of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon from Romania increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 9.5 tonnes, reflecting a strong increase of 17.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 91.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova, Morocco, and Italy were the leading destinations for Romania's exports of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon in kind. Moldova accounted for 63.7% of exports, Morocco for 12.9%, and Italy for 7.5%, together representing 84.1% of total flows.

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

In 2020, exports of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon from Romania totaled 75 000 US dollars, a 6.4% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 64.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 55.8%, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 0.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Romania's exports of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon in value terms were Moldova, Bulgaria, and Hungary. Moldova accounted for 60.4% of exports, Bulgaria for 10.5%, and Hungary for 8.3%, with a combined share of 79.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports disperse dyes and preparations based thereon to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Imports of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon into Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 248.8 tonnes, down by 25.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 34.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 476.8 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 26.3% and the largest decline in 2019 at 30.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Italy played the leading roles in Romania's imports of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon in kind, together accounting for 82.4% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other destinations.

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

Imports of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon into Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 2 861 000 US dollars, which is 23.8% lower year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 941 000 US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 21.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of imports in value terms was dominated by Germany, which absorbed 73.6% of total flows, alongside a large number of minor partners.

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

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