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Portland cement 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 Portland cement market volume grew from 8 416 thousand tons in 2018 to 10 746 thousand tons in 2021, driven by increased imports from Ukraine and the launch of new high-strength products like Romcim Ultra Portland. Major producers such as Heidelberg Materials and Romcim expanded their cement portfolios to meet diverse construction demands, while the COVID-19 pandemic led to supply-chain adjustments that affected availability and pricing.

Regional geopolitical tensions after 2021 reduced Ukrainian imports, contributing to a market contraction that bottomed at 9 672 thousand tons in 2023. The market recovered to 10 541 thousand tons in 2024, supported by steady domestic production and sustained demand for specialized cement formulations.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 portland cement in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Romania's portland cement production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 728.5 million US dollars, marking a 12.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 40.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.2%	12.6%	12.5%	12.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Portland cement production in Romania has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, Romania produced 9,729 thousand tonnes of portland cement, which is 6.7% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 24.6%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 7.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	12.6%	6.7%	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports portland cement from Romania

Exports in kind, K t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. From 2017 to 2019, exports varied significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 5 times. In 2020, exported portland cement volumes from Romania were recorded at 40.2 thousand tonnes, a 39.3% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 66.3 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 162.0% also occurring in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	89.2%	162.0%	(39.3%)	44.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary and Bulgaria together accounted for 90.0% of total exports in kind, while the remaining flows were distributed thinly across other markets.

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, K $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Exports varied by 3.4-fold from a low in 2017 to a high in 2019. In 2020, Romania's portland cement exports reached 3,430 thousand US dollars, indicating a 34.9% year-over-year decrease. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 5,267 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 128.4% also in that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	49.5%	128.4%	(34.9%)	30.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Moldova were the principal buyers of portland cement from Romania in value terms, accounting for 92.5% of total exports. Hungary contributed 56.5%, Bulgaria 22.6%, and Moldova 13.4%.

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 portland cement to Romania

Imports in kind, K t

Foreign portland cement supplies to Romania have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 908.5 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp rise of 63.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 228.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 48.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.4%	63.1%	63.3%	48.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Ukraine, Turkey, and Bulgaria were the main sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 93.7% of total flows. Ukraine contributed 48.4%, Turkey 27.7%, and Bulgaria 17.5%.

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, K $ US

Portland cement shipments to Romania from abroad have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, Romania imported a total of 52,938 thousand US dollars of portland cement, up by 61.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 196%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 43.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.9%	42.5%	61.2%	43.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Ukraine, Turkey, and Bulgaria formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms, representing 86.8% of total flows. Ukraine accounted for 39.9%, Turkey for 26.1%, and Bulgaria for 20.7%.

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