Metal caps and lids market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for metal caps and lids in Romania expanded from 56.4 million USD in 2018 to 83.9 million USD in 2024. Initial growth was supported by the entry of several soft drink producers aligning with Western consumption trends, which sustained base demand. A more pronounced increase of 4.7% in 2020 was directly driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which boosted pharmaceutical industry demand for aluminum pilfer-proof caps on glass containers.

A major regulatory shift occurred in 2021 with the adoption of Government Ordinance 6/2021, banning single-use plastics and mandating that caps remain attached to containers from 2024. This prompted early industry adaptation, contributing to a 17.9% market surge that year. In 2022, Coca-Cola Romania launched bottles with attached lids in compliance, while domestic producers introduced new composite caps for various industrial applications, further pushing the market value to 81.5 million USD.

After stabilizing around 81.0 million USD in 2023, the market grew again to 83.9 million USD in 2024, fueled by the full implementation of the EU attached-lid requirement for plastic bottles effective July 2024, which directly impacted metal cap producers and distributors.

Production metal caps and lids in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of metal caps and lids experienced a decline after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 2 267 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 35.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 28%, with an average annual decline of 10.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 3 499 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 10.6% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of growth, Romania's production of metal caps and lids in physical terms declined. In 2020, 1 086 tonnes were produced, representing a sharp 65.0% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 55.1%, translating to an average annual decline of 23.4%. The highest output was recorded in 2019 at 3 101 tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 17.3%.

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

Exports metal caps and lids from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of metal caps and lids in physical terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 2 098 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 41.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 17.5%, with an average annual decline of 6.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 676 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 44.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Algeria, and Bulgaria were the top destinations for Romania's exports of metal caps and lids in physical terms. Poland accounted for 56.9% of exports, Algeria for 7.7%, and Bulgaria for 7.4%, together making up 72.0% 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

Romania's exports of metal caps and lids in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 8 992 thousand US dollars, showing a notable 12.7% decrease from 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 8.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 014 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 33.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria, Poland, and Bulgaria were the main destinations for Romania's exports of metal caps and lids in value terms. Algeria accounted for 19.9% of exports, Poland for 15.8%, and Bulgaria for 14.7%, collectively representing 50.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports metal caps and lids to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of metal caps and lids in physical terms increased in 2020, reaching 18 765 tonnes, which is a 13.5% rise year-over-year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 528 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 32 358 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 48.9% drop, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a 55.8% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Poland, and Italy were the primary sources for Romania's imports of metal caps and lids in physical terms. Germany accounted for 29.6% of imports, Poland for 24.1%, and Italy for 9.8%, together comprising 63.5% 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

Romania's imports of metal caps and lids in value terms increased in 2020, with a total of 4.1% growth compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 33.1%, with an average annual increase of 10.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 29.3% rise.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland, Italy, and Turkey formed the core of Romania's imports of metal caps and lids in value terms. Poland accounted for 35.2% of imports, Italy for 11.2%, and Turkey for 9.1%, together taking 55.6% 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