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Fuel and oil additives market in Romania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for fuel and oil additives expanded significantly from 9 245 tonnes in 2018 to 16 131 tonnes in 2021, with its value rising from $29.4 million to $34.4 million over the same period. This growth coincided with the emergence of domestic production, which began in 2020. The market's volume and value showed consistent upward movement, indicating a period of increasing consumption and economic activity in the sector.

Imports remained the dominant supply source, varying between 9 300 and 10 500 tonnes annually throughout the 2018–2024 period. The launch of local production facilities, reaching 5 976 tonnes in 2021, introduced a new domestic supply stream. Exports, while initially negligible, saw a substantial increase in 2023 and 2024, rising to 1 482 tonnes and 1 709 tonnes respectively, reflecting the growing output and international competitiveness of the local industry.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2021
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2021
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2021
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2021
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020-2021, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2020-2021, 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 fuel and oil additives 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 fuel and oil additives from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018 with a 12.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania exported 187 tons of fuel and oil additives, representing a 54.9% increase compared to the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 365 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 66.9% decrease, while the most substantial increase was in 2018 at 1 111.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 111.7%	(66.9%)	54.9%	83.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Syria, and Algeria remained the top destinations for Romania's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 49.7% of exports, Syria for 19.9%, and Algeria for 6.3%. Together, these three countries represented 75.8% of total export 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 market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2020 with a 3.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of fuel and oil additives from Romania amounted to 417 thousand US dollars, marking a 196.8% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a 57.8% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	173.8%	(57.8%)	196.8%	50.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Syria, Bulgaria, and Germany were the leading buyers of fuel and oil additives from Romania in value terms. Syria accounted for 34.8% of exports, Bulgaria for 11.8%, and Germany for 8.5%. Their combined share reached 55.1% of total exports in value terms.

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 fuel and oil additives to Romania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania's imports of fuel and oil additives amounted to 9 939 tons, showing a moderate increase of 6.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 7.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 2.7% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	(2.7%)	6.3%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Italy consistently held leading positions in Romania's import structure in kind. France accounted for 38.6% of imports, Germany for 16.7%, and Italy for 12.8%. Together, these three countries represented 68.1% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, foreign supplies of fuel and oil additives to Romania totaled 28 561 thousand US dollars, indicating a moderate increase of 6.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 29 749 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 9.9% decrease, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 15.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	(9.9%)	6.6%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Germany, and Italy formed the main group of sources for Romania's imports of fuel and oil additives in value terms. France accounted for 34.4% of imports, Germany for 19.1%, and Italy for 17.2%. Their combined share reached 70.7% 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