Moulds for rubber or plastics market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for moulds for rubber or plastics began the period with the establishment of Matrilab in 2018, the first domestic factory specializing in plastic moulds for concrete and gypsum prefabricates. Its introduction of affordable moulds supported market growth, with the total market size rising to 148.1 million US dollars in 2019. However, by 2020, the market contracted to 140.5 million US dollars as domestic production fell sharply to 28.5 million US dollars.

From 2021, the industry saw the adoption of advanced technologies like SilcoSet for liquid silicone rubber and multi-station machines, which improved production efficiency. The market structure also evolved with the consolidation of major integrated Romanian plastics producers involved in mould design and manufacturing by 2022. While specific market size data is unavailable after 2020, import values climbed significantly, peaking at 179.4 million US dollars in 2023 before a slight dip in 2024, indicating sustained demand for moulds in the country.

Production moulds for rubber or plastics in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of moulds for rubber or plastics has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 28 509 thousand US dollars, marking a 23.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 26.6%, with an average annual decline of 9.8%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 40 474 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.2%.

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

Exports moulds for rubber or plastics from Romania

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania's exports of moulds for rubber or plastics amounted to 1 057 tonnes, representing a significant decline of 12.3% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 11.5%, with an average annual drop of 4.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 205 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 10.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Germany, and Turkey were the primary markets for Romania's exports of moulds for rubber or plastics in volume terms. Italy accounted for 46.9% of exports, Germany for 18.0%, and Turkey for 8.2%, together making up 73.1% 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, M $ US

After two years of decline, Romania's exports of moulds for rubber or plastics in value terms increased in 2020. Exports reached 29.4 million US dollars, up 12.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 9.9%, with an average annual increase of 3.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 26.1 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Turkey remained the top buyers of Romanian moulds for rubber or plastics in value terms. Italy held a 30.1% share of exports, Germany 21.9%, and Turkey 9.6%, collectively accounting for 61.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports moulds for rubber or plastics to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of moulds for rubber or plastics in volume terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 5 309 tonnes, up 10.2% from the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3%, with an average annual decline of 1.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 791 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 30.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 27.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Germany, and Italy were the leading sources for Romania's imports of moulds for rubber or plastics in volume terms. China accounted for 22.2% of imports, Germany for 16.7%, and Italy for 15.0%, together representing 53.9% 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, M $ US

Romania's imports of moulds for rubber or plastics in value terms rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 141.4 million US dollars, a 3.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 5.6%, with an average annual increase of 1.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 122.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 8.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 11.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Italy were the main markets for Romania's imports of moulds for rubber or plastics in value terms. Germany accounted for 22.8% of imports, China for 18.7%, and Italy for 13.9%, together making up 55.4% 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