Porcelain laboratory and technical ceramic wares market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Imports of porcelain laboratory and technical ceramic wares into Romania showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2021. Shipments peaked at 18 672 kg in 2019, then fell to 10 697 kg in 2020 and stabilized near 10 410 kg in 2021. Export volumes remained negligible during this period, not exceeding 75 kg annually.

From 2022 onward, domestic production entered a steady decline from 4 600 kg to 3 311 kg in 2024. This was offset by a dramatic rise in imports, which more than tripled from 11 580 kg in 2023 to 39 144 kg in 2024. As a result, the total market volume surged from 13 646 kg to 42 379 kg between 2022 and 2024. In value terms, the market mirrored this growth, expanding from $212.7 thousand to $855.5 thousand over the same two-year span, driven by the import surge which reached $788.7 thousand in 2024.

Production porcelain laboratory and technical ceramic wares in Romania

According to Faostat, there is no production of porcelain laboratory and technical ceramic wares in Romania.

Exports porcelain laboratory and technical ceramic wares from Romania

Exports in kind, kg

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 17 kg, then peaked in 2018 with a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania's exports of porcelain laboratory and technical ceramic wares amounted to 35 kg, representing a substantial increase of 111.5% compared to the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 57.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia and North Macedonia consistently represented 95.6% of total exports in kind, demonstrating a highly concentrated market structure with numerous smaller markets making up the remainder.

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 porcelain laboratory and technical ceramic wares increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1.9 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp rise of 545.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, exports grew by 553.5%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 87.0%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Bulgaria and Serbia dominated exports in value terms, together accounting for 92.2% of total flows, while other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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

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

Imports porcelain laboratory and technical ceramic wares to Romania

Imports in kind, kg

The market showed considerable volatility throughout this period. Imports reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 7.7-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Romania's imports of porcelain laboratory and technical ceramic wares amounted to 10 697 kg, representing a significant decrease of 42.7% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 18 672 kg, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 421.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria (30.8% of imports in kind), Germany (25.7% of imports in kind), and Italy (17.3% of imports in kind) consistently held leading positions in Romania's import structure, jointly accounting for 73.7% 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

The market displayed an unstable trend during this timeframe. Imports dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2019, showing a 3.8-fold shift. In 2020, Romania's imports of porcelain laboratory and technical ceramic wares totaled 103.5 thousand US dollars, reflecting a decline of 28.5% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 144.9 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 274.3%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, the leading sources for Romania's imports of porcelain laboratory and technical ceramic wares in value terms were Austria (27.8% of imports in value terms), Germany (25.2% of imports in value terms), and Italy (22.0% of imports in value terms), which together accounted for 75.1% 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