Hydrogen peroxide market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian hydrogen peroxide market experienced shifts between 2018 and 2024, initially influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The heightened demand for disinfectants during the pandemic spurred a 31% increase in local production to 124 thousand dollars, though a concurrent drop in imports led to a slight market size contraction to 1 581 thousand dollars.

External demand emerged as a significant driver from 2021 onward, with exports surging by 230% to 76 thousand dollars that year, indicating strong international orders. This was supported by a 38% rise in imports to 2 042 thousand dollars to meet both domestic and foreign needs. By 2022, global factors such as demand fluctuations and supply chain disruptions contributed to a 14% decline in production to 107 thousand dollars, even as export volumes continued to expand.

In the later years, the market size showed consistent growth, advancing by 8% to 1 825 thousand dollars in 2023 and then by 15% to 2 095 thousand dollars in 2024. Throughout this period, domestic production fluctuated while imports remained the primary supply source, sustaining the market's expansion.

Production hydrogen peroxide in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's hydrogen peroxide output was valued at 124.5 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 30.6% increase compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg H2O2

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production hit its lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2019, with a fluctuation of {ampRatio} times between these years. In 2020, Romania produced 49 700 kg of hydrogen peroxide, representing a 5.3% decline from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2017-2020, kg H2O2

Exports hydrogen peroxide from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2018, varying by 2.7 times between these years. In 2020, hydrogen peroxide deliveries from Romania totaled 17 tonnes, showing a dramatic year-on-year drop of 27.1%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 35 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 34.9% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 165.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova and Czechia remained the primary buyers of hydrogen peroxide from Romania, together accounting for 90.6% of total exports in kind. The remaining share was fragmented across 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

In 2020, Romania exported 23 thousand US dollars worth of hydrogen peroxide, representing a significant 11.9% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 41.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 24 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 11.8% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 43.6% rise.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, two countries—Moldova and Czechia—concentrated most of Romania's hydrogen peroxide exports in value terms, while other markets were individually less significant.

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

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

Imports hydrogen peroxide to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, hydrogen peroxide imports into Romania declined. In 2020, imports reached 1 877 tonnes, corresponding to a strong 12.9% fall compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 10.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 156 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 17.7% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia played leading roles in hydrogen peroxide imports to Romania in kind. Austria accounted for 31.2% of imports, Germany for 18.1%, and Slovenia for 17.3%, jointly taking 66.6% 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

After a two-year increase, hydrogen peroxide shipments from abroad into Romania declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 480 thousand US dollars, showing a 6.1% reduction compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 38.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 576 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 30.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands together accounted for 54.3% of total hydrogen peroxide imports to Romania in value terms, remaining the main sources. Austria contributed 23.7%, Germany 16.4%, and the Netherlands 14.3%.

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

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