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OSB market in Romania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian OSB market opened the period with a volume of 628 thousand m³ in 2018, supported by the presence of established manufacturers like Kronospan, which operated a production facility in Brașov with a capacity of over 600 m³ per day. Over the following years, market size contracted, falling to 364 thousand m³ by 2021.

A sharp downturn occurred in 2022, when the market volume dropped to 274 thousand m³. This decline was driven by surging energy costs and broader inflation, which significantly raised production expenses for construction materials like OSB, dampening both supply and demand.

Subsequently, the market entered a recovery phase, growing to 348 thousand m³ in 2023 and further to 393 thousand m³ in 2024, though it remained below the peak levels seen at the start of the period.

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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M m³
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2019, 2021-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M m³
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 OSB in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

OSB production in Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, output was valued at 220.0 million US dollars, down 6.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, production decreased by 8.1%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	(6.2%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, M m³

From 2017 to 2020, Romania ranked 6th globally in OSB production.

Top producers of OSB, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of OSB, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

OSB production in Romania declined for the third consecutive year. In 2019, Romania produced 1.1 million cubic meters of OSB, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, production fell by 29.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2017-2020, M m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.0%)	(17.9%)	(1.1%)	(10.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports OSB from Romania

Exports in kind, K m³

Romania's OSB exports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 832.1 thousand cubic meters, marking a modest rise of 3.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 783.7 thousand cubic meters. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 11.4%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 3.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.4%)	3.1%	3.0%	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania's OSB exports in kind were widely dispersed across partner countries. Italy accounted for 14.3% of exports, Turkey for 9.4%, and Hungary for 6.9%. Together, these three countries represented only 30.6% of total export 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, M $ US

OSB shipments from Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 179.8 million US dollars, which is 5.0% less than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.3%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 218.2 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.6%	(13.2%)	(5.0%)	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of Romania's OSB exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Italy accounted for 14.0% of exports, Turkey for 9.4%, and Hungary for 6.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 30.2% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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 OSB to Romania

Imports in kind, K m³

OSB shipments to Romania increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Romania imported 187.6 thousand cubic meters of OSB, which is 74.4% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 130.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 32.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.9%	12.1%	74.4%	32.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of Romania's OSB imports in kind was characterized by the predominance of Hungary, which absorbed 76.7% of total flows, alongside a large number of minor partners.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Romania's OSB imports were recorded at 41.9 million US dollars, up 49.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 134%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 0.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 56.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	56.7%	(0.4%)	49.9%	32.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary concentrated 81.3% of total OSB imports in value terms to Romania, with the remaining flows scattered across multiple smaller partners.

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