Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery for earth, minerals or ores and pile drivers and extractors and snow ploughs and snow blowers market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for earthmoving, boring and snow machinery in Romania experienced substantial growth in physical volume between 2019 and 2024. Market size increased from 8 261 units in 2019 to 32 915 units in 2024, a four-fold expansion. In value terms, the market rose from 123.1 million US dollars to 219.3 million US dollars over the same period, indicating a significant increase in overall economic activity within the sector.

This expansion was particularly pronounced after 2022, supported by the launch of major infrastructure projects financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), which boosted demand for construction and earthmoving equipment. In 2024, the approval of the National Strategy for Non-Energy Mineral Resources 2025-2035 further signaled a regulatory push towards sustainable development of the extractive sector, likely stimulating demand for specialized machinery. Market leadership remained concentrated, with Bergerat Monnoyeur maintaining a significant share through its Caterpillar fleet and financing services.

Production earthmoving, boring and snow machinery in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Romania's output of moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting, or boring machinery for earth, minerals, or ores, along with pile drivers, extractors, snow ploughs, and snow blowers, was valued at 104.5 million US dollars. This represented a significant decrease of 10.2% compared to 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

In 2020, Romania produced 4 126 units of moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting, or boring machinery for earth, minerals, or ores, as well as pile drivers, extractors, snow ploughs, and snow blowers. This marked a 12.4% decline relative to the previous year.

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

Exports earthmoving, boring and snow machinery from Romania

Exports in kind, unit

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 242 units, then peaked in 2017, with a 73-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania exported 1 082 units of moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting, or boring machinery for earth, minerals, or ores, along with pile drivers, extractors, snow ploughs, and snow blowers, indicating a decline of 72.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 98.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1 538.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Denmark, and Ukraine formed the main cluster of markets for exports in kind. Bulgaria accounted for 38.4% of exports, Denmark for 13.9%, and Ukraine for 11.1%, together representing 63.5% of total 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

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 9 853 thousand US dollars, then reached a high in 2017, with a 2.6-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Romania exported 17 065 thousand US dollars worth of moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting, or boring machinery for earth, minerals, or ores, along with pile drivers, extractors, snow ploughs, and snow blowers, showing a decline of 2.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018 at 62.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 78.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and Kuwait consistently held leading positions in the country structure of exports in value terms. Germany contributed 29.8% of exports, Ukraine 18.2%, and Kuwait 16.9%, jointly accounting for 64.9% of total 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 earthmoving, boring and snow machinery to Romania

Imports in kind, unit

Foreign supplies of moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting, or boring machinery for earth, minerals, or ores, along with pile drivers, extractors, snow ploughs, and snow blowers to Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totalled 6 499 units, representing a robust drop of 13.4% relative to the prior year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 36.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 11 355 units. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 33.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, China, Czechia, and Germany stood out as the main markets for imports in kind. China accounted for 51.9% of imports, Czechia for 9.9%, and Germany for 9.1%, together representing 70.9% of total 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

After a two-year decline, Romania's imports of moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting, or boring machinery for earth, minerals, or ores, along with pile drivers, extractors, snow ploughs, and snow blowers, increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 35 789 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp uptick of 48.3% from a year earlier. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 24 138 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 20.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting, or boring machinery for earth, minerals, or ores, along with pile drivers, extractors, snow ploughs, and snow blowers, was traded with many countries in Romania. Even the largest destinations — Germany, Italy, and the United States — together represented only 46.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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