Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Romanian market for non-reinforced PVC sheets relied on continuous domestic production from key players such as Combinatul chimic Râmnicu Vâlcea and Combinatul petrochimic Borzești, which utilized suspension and emulsion polymerization methods. PVC's broad application in the construction sector, where it replaced wood in about 50% of uses, sustained demand, while imports remained high to supplement supply.

From 2022 onward, market volume showed notable shifts. In 2022, the market reached 15,573 t valued at 66.5 million USD, supported by construction sector demand. However, 2023 saw a contraction to 12,903 t (64.0 million USD), followed by a recovery to 15,245 t in 2024, though the value declined to 60.0 million USD. Over this period, domestic production fell from 2,236 t in 2022 to 1,192 t in 2024.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets in Romania

According to Faostat, there is no production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets in Romania.

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest volume occurred in 2020, while the highest was recorded in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 9 times. In 2020, deliveries of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets from Romania totaled 990 t, reflecting a 39.3% drop compared to the previous year. The maximum value was 8 871 t in 2018. The largest decline of 81.6% was recorded in 2019, while the largest increase of 272.3% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Hungary, and Bulgaria played the leading roles in exports in kind of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets from Romania. Poland accounted for 25.7% of exports, Hungary for 22.3%, and Bulgaria for 19.7%, with these three countries jointly taking 67.8% 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

Exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets from Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 853 K $ US, showing a slight drop of 0.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 31.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.0%. The maximum value was 5 909 K $ US in 2018. The largest decline of 51.3% was recorded in 2019, while the largest increase of 41.1% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Moldova, Ukraine, and Bulgaria—together absorbed 50.2% of total exports in value terms of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets from Romania.

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 reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, imported volumes of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets to Romania declined. In 2020, imports stood at 15 949 t, which is 8.2% less compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 3.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -1.3%. The maximum value was 17 369 t in 2019. The largest increase of 2.9% was recorded in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and China consistently remained the main destinations for imports in kind. Turkey and Germany each accounted for 23.5% of imports, while China represented 14.7%, with these three countries together accounting for 61.7% 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

Foreign supplies of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets to Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 47 804 K $ US, which is 1.1% lower compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The maximum value was 49 065 K $ US in 2018. The largest decline of 1.5% was recorded in 2019, while the largest increase of 13.3% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Turkey, and Italy were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PVC sheets to Romania. Germany accounted for 36.2% of imports, Turkey for 16.9%, and Italy for 12.8%, with a combined share of 65.8% of total flows.

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

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