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Nitric acid and sulphonitric acids market in Romania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Romanian market for nitric acid and sulphonitric acids was shaped by evolving European regulations on explosive precursors. Licensing requirements for economic operators and enforcement actions influenced market access, while the market size grew from $771 thousand to $991 thousand.

By 2024, the market volume had expanded to $1.805 million, more than doubling from its 2020 level. This growth was accompanied by a rise in domestic production to $138 thousand, while imports remained the primary supply source.

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, 2018-2020, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, 2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. 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 nitric acid and sulphonitric acids in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, $ US

Romania's production of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 37 406 US dollars, marking a 35.5% gain compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 109.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 28.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.6%	4.9%	35.5%	28.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

In 2020, Romania produced 50 677 kilograms of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids, reflecting a 12.6% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 44 991 kilograms, which also saw the largest decline of 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	(7.5%)	12.6%	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports nitric acid and sulphonitric acids from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest volume in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a four-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania's export volume of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids totaled 5 tonnes, representing a 6.8% year-on-year contraction. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 228.8% surge.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	228.8%	21.3%	(6.8%)	54.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova was the sole destination for Romania's exports of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids in kind, accounting for 100.0% 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

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export values reached their lowest level in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.6 times. In 2020, Romania's export value of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids was 4.7 thousand US dollars, indicating a dramatic drop of 34.3% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 7.1 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 212.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	212.5%	14.1%	(34.3%)	32.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova was the exclusive market for Romania's exports of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids in value terms, representing 100.0% of total flows.

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 nitric acid and sulphonitric acids to Romania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania's import volume of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids totaled 2 816 tonnes, up by 21.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 47.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 24.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.1%	(2.1%)	21.2%	13.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids to Romania in kind were Bulgaria (40.2% of imports), Slovakia (37.3% of imports), and Hungary (8.0% of imports), together accounting for 85.5% of total imports.

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

Romania's imports of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 958.1 thousand US dollars, which is 23.6% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 52.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.8%	3.3%	23.6%	15.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Romania's imports of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids in value terms were Slovakia (33.8% of imports), Bulgaria (27.0% of imports), and Italy (11.9% of imports), together representing 72.7% 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