Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for rigid PVC pipes and hoses in Romania expanded significantly, with volume growing from 33.4 thousand tons to 45.8 thousand tons. This period of growth aligned with a noted increase in global consumption for PVC rigid pipes, supported by rising demand in key markets such as the United States.

The market entered a phase of stabilization and moderate contraction between 2021 and 2023, with volume settling at 41.2 thousand tons by 2023. This followed a period where the North American market, a major global segment, reached its peak volume and began to level off, potentially influencing broader trade patterns.

A pronounced recovery occurred in 2024, with the market volume jumping to 50.9 thousand tons. This surge coincided with sustained global preferences for PVC in infrastructure and construction applications due to its durability, alongside significant capital investments into new production capacities for PVC pipes in major markets.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output value reached 60 328 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.0% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 61.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 17.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Romania's production volume of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 44 158 tonnes, representing a 15.9% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production expanded by 55.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.9%.

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

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 3 737 tonnes, up by 63.5% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 120.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 30.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Moldova, Italy, and Bulgaria—collectively accounted for 70.4% of Romania's total exports in volume of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses.

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

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.9-fold increase between these years. In 2020, exports were valued at 13 108 thousand US dollars, soaring by 332.3% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Moldova, and Bulgaria were the top buyers of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses from Romania in value terms. Italy accounted for 47.3% of exports, Moldova for 25.2%, and Bulgaria for 7.6%, with their combined share reaching 80.1% 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 rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC to Romania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania imported 5 402 tonnes of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses, a 15.6% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 61.9%, equating to an average annual rate of 17.4%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 7.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 50.8%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Serbia, Italy, and Hungary were the main suppliers of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses to Romania in volume terms. Serbia contributed 26.9% of imports, Italy 26.0%, and Hungary 15.6%, together making up 68.5% of total import volume.

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

Romania's imports of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value amounted to 11 921 thousand US dollars, up by 40.2% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 72.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Serbia, and Hungary consistently led as the top suppliers in value terms for Romania's imports of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses. Italy held 30.5% of import value, Serbia 18.4%, and Hungary 12.2%, with their combined share totaling 61.0% 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