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Lab and pharma glassware market in Romania

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for laboratory, hygienic and pharmaceutical glassware in Romania expanded from $8.4 million in 2018 to $11.1 million in 2024. This overall growth was interrupted by a contraction in 2021, when the market size fell to $7.5 million, before a sustained recovery began.

The market's expansion was primarily supported by rising import values, which increased from $7.9 million to $10.9 million over the period. In contrast, domestic production more than halved, declining from $0.9 million to $0.66 million, while exports remained volatile and relatively small in scale.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. 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 lab and pharma glassware in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 628.1 K $ US, marking a 26.1% decrease compared to 2019. Production fell by 6.1% overall between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.1%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 900.0 K $ US, with the largest year-on-year increase of 34.6% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	34.6%	(5.6%)	(26.1%)	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lab and pharma glassware from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 6 t, then surged to a peak of 52 t in 2020, representing an 8.6-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Romania's exports of lab and pharma glassware grew by 269.7% compared to the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with an 80.5% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(80.5%)	133.4%	269.7%	18.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—France, Turkey, and Italy—collectively accounted for 78.5% of Romania's total exports of laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware in volume terms.

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

After rising for two consecutive years, Romania's exports of lab and pharma glassware in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 383 K $ US, a 24.9% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.9%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 510 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 20.3% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	20.3%	(24.9%)	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy (28.7% of export value), France (25.6%), and Turkey (12.1%) were the primary markets for Romania's lab and pharma glassware exports in monetary terms, together making up 66.5% of total export flows.

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 lab and pharma glassware to Romania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania's imports of lab and pharma glassware reached 1 196 t, up 21.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 41.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 14.5%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 35.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.4%	(14.5%)	21.8%	12.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland (22.9% of import volume), Czechia (19.0%), and Hungary (18.4%) consistently served as the main sources for Romania's imports of lab and pharma glassware in kind, together accounting for 60.3% 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

Following two years of growth, Romania's imports of lab and pharma glassware in value terms decreased. In 2020, imports totaled 8 507 K $ US, a 6.8% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 33.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 9 124 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 24.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.4%	15.4%	(6.8%)	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Poland (25.8% of import value), Hungary (24.1%), and Germany (14.7%) emerged as the leading markets for Romania's imports of lab and pharma glassware in monetary terms, collectively representing 64.5% 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