Not calcined or sintered dolomite market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not calcined or sintered dolomite in Romania saw significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After reaching a peak of 341.5 thousand tons in 2019, the domestic market size contracted substantially, falling to 172.1 thousand tons by 2022 and stabilizing near 170 thousand tons in 2023. This overall decline followed an initial period of growth from the 2018 level of 270.6 thousand tons.

The contraction was closely tied to a dramatic shift in trade patterns, particularly a surge in export volumes. While exports were negligible in the earlier years, they jumped to 17.9 thousand tons in 2022 and then to 93.8 thousand tons in 2023. This redirected a large portion of domestic production away from the local market, offsetting steady increases in import volumes over the same period.

Concurrently, domestic production experienced volatility, dropping sharply in 2022 before partially recovering in 2023. The combined effect of these production swings and the reorientation of trade flows reshaped the market's supply balance, leading to a smaller domestic volume available for local consumption by the end of the period.

Production not calcined or sintered dolomite in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of not calcined or sintered dolomite has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, the output was valued at 2,238 thousand US dollars, representing a 28.7% rise compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, production grew by 68.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Romania's production of not calcined or sintered dolomite has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, the country produced 338.7 thousand tonnes, indicating a 24.6% advance compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, production rose by 58.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.5%.

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

Exports not calcined or sintered dolomite from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The minimum volume was recorded in 2017, while the maximum was in 2018, with a 41-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania's cross-border shipments of not calcined or sintered dolomite totalled 366 tonnes, up by 46.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 90.8%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 4,011.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the two leading destinations—Ukraine and Moldova—together accounted for 99.5% of Romania's total exports of not calcined or sintered dolomite in kind.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The trough was in 2017, and the peak hit in 2018, with a 45-fold gap. In 2020, Romania exported 21.8 thousand US dollars of not calcined or sintered dolomite, marking a dramatic gain of 41.1% compared with 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 63.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 4,376.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova and Ukraine were the dominant destinations for Romania's exports of not calcined or sintered dolomite in value terms, jointly accounting for 95.9% of total flows. The remaining volume was split among smaller markets.

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

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

Imports not calcined or sintered dolomite to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of not calcined or sintered dolomite have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 4,118 tonnes, marking a steep uptick of 37.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 1,302.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 141.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria (39.3% of imports in kind), Turkey (30.2% of imports in kind), and Poland (15.9% of imports in kind) headed the ranking of suppliers to Romania. Their combined share reached 85.3% of total imports in kind.

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 not calcined or sintered dolomite have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 585.6 thousand US dollars, which is 46.5% higher compared with 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 719.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 101.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey (41.8% of imports in value terms), Poland (20.1% of imports in value terms), and Germany (17.5% of imports in value terms) were the main suppliers to Romania. Together, they comprised 79.3% 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