Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for plastic tableware and household articles in Romania contracted from 39 thousand tons to 34.7 thousand tons, while the market value rebounded to $116.8 million in 2020 after a dip to $110.3 million the previous year.

The local production landscape has been shaped by several large domestic manufacturers, including TeraPlast with net sales of 588.1 million lei and RomCarbon with 216.4 million lei in revenue, indicating a concentrated industrial base for plastic goods in the country.

Production plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 53 302 thousand US dollars, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.0%. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 22%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 7.9%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 71 849 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase that year at 5.2%. Conversely, the most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 25.0% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of decline, Romania's production of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles saw an uptick. In 2020, output reached 19 488 tonnes, reflecting a modest 3.0% increase compared to the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 22.7%, averaging an annual decline of 8.2%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 18 921 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual drop of 13.9%.

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

Exports plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 7 295 tonnes, showing a significant contraction of 11.4% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 28.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the top destinations for Romania's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in volume terms were Italy, accounting for 54.1% of exports, Bulgaria with 8.4%, and Hungary at 6.6%. Together, these three countries made up 69.1% of total export 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

Romania's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 28 945 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp contraction of 20.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 22.2%, averaging an annual decline of 8.0%. The peak export value was recorded in 2018 at 41 523 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the leading destination for Romania's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in value terms, accounting for 53.7% of exports. Bulgaria followed with 6.4%, and Germany with 5.5%. Combined, these three countries comprised 65.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 22 544 tonnes, marking a decrease of 9.9% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 9.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 26 822 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 29.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles to Romania were not heavily concentrated. Turkey led with 17.2% of imports, followed by Italy at 15.8%, and Poland at 15.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 48.7% of total import 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 two years of growth, Romania's imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 92 438 thousand US dollars, showing little change compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 6.7%. The highest import value was in 2019 at 92 907 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 17.1%.

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

During 2017–2020, imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles to Romania in value terms were distributed across many markets. Poland accounted for 16.0% of imports, Turkey for 13.6%, and Italy for 13.2%. Together, these three countries made up only 42.8% of total import flows.

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

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