Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in Romania contracted in physical volume from 427 tons in 2018 to 153 tons in 2022. In value terms, it showed volatility, reaching 3.2 million USD in 2019 before falling to 1.9 million USD in 2022. During this period, the pharmaceutical sector was consolidating, with companies like SANIMED INTERNATIONAL IMPEX supplying glassware to healthcare and research institutions.

A recovery began in 2023, as market volume rose to 180 tons and value reached 3.2 million USD. This upturn was driven by a 15.3% expansion of the pharmaceutical market, fueled by growth in consumer health, oncology, and metabolism segments. Simultaneously, manufacturers of medical devices and laboratory instruments grew their business by 20% over five years, increasing demand for laboratory glassware.

In 2024, market value continued to climb to 3.8 million USD. The opening of Stada's new 70 million euro pharmaceutical plant in Turda and a 13.8% rise in the pharmaceutical market supported this growth. Structural trends such as population aging and expansion of the over-the-counter segment further sustained demand.

Production laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 628.1 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp decrease of 26.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 900.0 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 34.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware production in Romania declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 44.1 tonnes were produced, showing a decline of 32.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 62.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 27.9%.

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

Exports laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania exported 4.9 tonnes of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware in 2020, indicating a significant increase of 13.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 24.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 18.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Moldova were the leading destinations for Romania's exports in kind, accounting for 22.5%, 17.6%, and 12.3% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 52.4% of total export 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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The minimum value was recorded in 2017, while the maximum was in 2019, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware from Romania stood at 304 thousand US dollars, representing a dramatic decrease of 26.8% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 77.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, France, and Germany were the three main markets for Romania's exports in value terms, together absorbing 71.6% of total exports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware.

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

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

Imports laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware to Romania

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The lowest volume was observed in 2020, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.4 times. In 2020, imports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware into Romania stood at 151.2 tonnes, constituting a decrease of 47.1% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 72.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Denmark, and China were the main sources for Romania's imports in kind, accounting for 29.3%, 26.2%, and 17.9% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 73.4% of total import 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

In 2020, Romania's imports of laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware reached 2 706 thousand US dollars, indicating a slight decrease of 2.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 19.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 237 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 2 777 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 24.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Denmark, and Spain consistently held leading positions in the country structure of imports in value terms, accounting for 39.7%, 10.2%, and 8.6% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 58.4% of total import flows.

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

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