Self-adhesive plastic films and sheets market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for self-adhesive plastic films and sheets began the period with a volume of 26 271 t (136.2 million USD) in 2018. The market structure was influenced by established local producers like RomCarbon and TeraPlast, while BASF's entry with chemically recycled plastic products introduced new technological possibilities for sustainable materials.

From 2021 to 2023, the market volume expanded to 32 788 t (152.7 million USD). This growth occurred alongside the implementation of Emergency Ordinance No. 6/2021, which restricted single-use plastic products and imposed extended producer responsibility, creating a new regulatory framework for plastic packaging without curbing overall demand for self-adhesive films and sheets.

In 2024, the market volume stabilized at 32 510 t, but its value increased sharply to 187.3 million USD. This was primarily driven by rising raw material prices for plastics. Concurrently, major infrastructure projects financed through the PNRR sustained demand for plastic materials used in packaging and construction, supporting market activity.

Production self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2018, Romania's output of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets was valued at 9 484 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 61.0% increase compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2018, Romania produced 3 609 tonnes of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets, representing a 41.6% advance over the past year.

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

Exports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 3 507 tonnes, up 5.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 104.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 26.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in kind was highly diversified. Germany accounted for 15.8% of exports, Serbia for 13.5%, and Bulgaria for 12.8%, with these three countries together making up 42.1% of total flows. The remaining 57.9% came from a long tail of smaller markets.

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, M $ US

After a two-year rise, Romania's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets declined. In 2020, exports registered 26.8 million US dollars, a controlled fall of 3.9% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 42%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 27.8 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 23.6% also occurring in that year.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, exports in value terms of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets from Romania were not concentrated on a few key markets. Ukraine accounted for 19.3% of exports, Moldova for 12.5%, and Serbia for 12.3%, with these three countries jointly making up 44.1% of total flows.

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

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

Imports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 23 252 tonnes, which is 6.2% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 24 994 tonnes, with the largest increase of 11.7% also occurring in that year.

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

Over 2017–2020, Germany contributed 24.8% of imports in kind, Italy 17.0%, and China 11.9%, with these three countries jointly accounting for 53.8% 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, M $ US

Romania's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 134.7 million US dollars, indicating a drop of 7.5% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 149.2 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 15.6% also occurring in that year.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany formed the core of imports in value terms with 36.1%, followed by Italy at 13.7% and Poland at 8.1%, together taking 58.0% 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