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Silicon dioxide 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 silicon dioxide market showed notable fluctuations in volume and value between 2018 and 2024. In physical terms, market volume peaked at 37 088 tons in 2022, then contracted to 29 578 tons in 2023 before recovering to 35 297 tons in 2024. Over the same period, the market's value demonstrated a strong upward trend, rising from 43.8 million USD in 2018 to 56.5 million USD in 2024, with a high of 72.4 million USD reached in 2022. This divergence suggests shifts in product mix or pricing dynamics beyond simple volume changes.

Regulatory developments influenced the market in 2023, as an updated safety data sheet for silicon dioxide ROTI®nanoMETIC indicated heightened EU-wide compliance and safety requirements, which may have temporarily affected supply chains. By 2024, the market was supported by the compound's broad application across multiple industries, including its use as a food anti-caking agent (E551), in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial processes, reflecting sustained and diversified demand.

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, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2021-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2021-2024, kg
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2021-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, kg
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 silicon dioxide in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports silicon dioxide from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 39 tons, while the highest occurred in 2017, representing a 6.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania exported 240 tons of silicon dioxide, marking a sharp increase of 511.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 82.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.0%)	(82.8%)	511.5%	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Turkey were the key destinations for exports in kind. Slovakia accounted for 37.5% of exports, Bulgaria for 19.6%, and Turkey for 8.8%, together representing 65.8% of total flows.

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 performance showed noticeable fluctuations over the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 95 000 US dollars, while the highest was in 2020, with a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania exported 394 000 US dollars of silicon dioxide, corresponding to an increase of 313.7% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 66.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.8%)	(66.9%)	313.7%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Turkey formed the key group of partners for exports in value terms. Slovakia represented 28.7% of exports, Bulgaria 13.4%, and Turkey 11.8%, jointly accounting for 53.9% of total flows.

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 silicon dioxide to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, silicon dioxide shipments to Romania from abroad declined. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 33 938 tons, while the lowest was in 2020. In 2020, imports amounted to 28 847 tons, reflecting a strong fall of 15.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	1.6%	(15.0%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Poland, and Germany were the main sources for imports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 19.6% of imports, Poland for 18.7%, and Germany for 17.6%, with a combined share of 55.9% of total flows.

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

In 2020, imported silicon dioxide volumes to Romania amounted to 38 695 000 US dollars, reflecting a notable decrease of 11.7% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 43 815 000 US dollars. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 14.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.7%	(0.0%)	(11.7%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands remained the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in value terms. Poland represented 21.9% of imports, Germany 17.4%, and the Netherlands 16.0%, with a combined share of 55.3% of total flows.

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