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Laminated safety glass market in Romania, 2026

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The laminated safety glass market in Romania expanded from 2019, reaching 34 075 thousand USD by 2020. This initial growth was driven by new technical regulations for safety glass in construction, specifically Normativ C47-2018, and a concurrent rise in real estate activity, which increased demand for architectural applications like windows, balustrades, and facades.

Investment in advanced production technology, such as the PUJOL laminating oven installed by Transparent Design in 2021, strengthened local manufacturing capacity. The market size reached 36 246 thousand USD in 2022, with moderate growth as major domestic producer Glas Expert focused on international expansion, increasing exports and balancing domestic supply.

Market volume surged to 49 323 thousand USD in 2023 but then contracted to 36 032 thousand USD in 2024. The 2024 decline coincided with a sharp rise in exports, which grew to 96 940 thousand USD, offsetting continued growth in both domestic production and imports.

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, 2019-2020, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2020, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2019-2020, 2022-2024, 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/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 laminated safety glass in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's output of laminated safety glass reached a value of 32 438 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic 80.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 97%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.4%.

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	80.8%	25.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports laminated safety glass from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of laminated safety glass from Romania increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume amounted to 23 025 tonnes, up by 12.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 43.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	18.8%	12.6%	12.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Romania's exports of laminated safety glass in kind were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. Hungary accounted for 17.0% of exports in kind, Greece for 16.3%, and Bulgaria for 13.9%, with these three countries together making up 47.1% of total 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

Laminated safety glass deliveries from Romania increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Romania exported 39 679 thousand US dollars worth of laminated safety glass, which is 3.4% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 83.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 22.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.1%	20.0%	3.4%	22.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Czechia, Turkey, and Bulgaria—together absorbed 56.9% of the total export value of laminated safety glass from Romania.

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 laminated safety glass to Romania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, cross-border shipments of laminated safety glass to Romania totalled 19 336 tonnes, corresponding to a measured decline of 5.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 16 305 tonnes, while the maximum value was in 2019 at 20 530 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 20.1%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 25.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.1%)	25.9%	(5.8%)	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for imports in kind of laminated safety glass to Romania were Hungary, with 25.9% of imports in kind, Poland with 18.0%, and Turkey with 16.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.0% of total 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

After a two-year improvement, laminated safety glass deliveries to Romania declined. In 2020, imports stood at 41 315 thousand US dollars, constituting a moderate decrease of 9.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 13%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 45 690 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 13.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.5%	13.1%	(9.6%)	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017 to 2020, Poland, with 24.8% of imports in value terms, Turkey with 14.2%, and Hungary with 13.5%, remained the leading destinations in Romania's import structure by value. Their combined share was 52.5% of total 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