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TiO2 pigments and preparations market in Romania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for titanium dioxide-based pigments in Romania showed consistent growth in both volume and value from 2019 to 2021. The market volume expanded from 23 461 t in 2019 to 31 338 t in 2021, while its value increased from 58 210 thousand US dollars to 89 620 thousand US dollars over the same period.

A significant shift began in 2022 with the enforcement of the EU-wide ban on titanium dioxide (E171) as a food additive. This regulatory change directly impacted the market by requiring the removal of the ingredient from food products, coinciding with evolving consumer preferences towards safer and more sustainable alternatives like cellulose-based pigments. Import volumes reflected this adjustment, dipping in 2022 and 2023 before recovering in 2024.

In response to the regulatory environment, the market saw increased interest and investment in alternative pigment technologies. Romania's attractiveness for industrial investment in the chemical sector also grew, supported by supply chain efficiency and market access. Demand for sustainable pigment alternatives continued to rise, influenced by broader global trends in health and environmental safety.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2019-2021
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2019-2021
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2019-2021
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2019-2021
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2021, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2021, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  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 TiO2 pigments and preparations in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's output of TiO2 pigments and preparations was valued at 31 063 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 16.3% increase compared to 2019.

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	16.3%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Romania produced 13 005 tonnes of TiO2 pigments and preparations, representing a 6.0% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	6.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports TiO2 pigments and preparations from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of TiO2 pigments and preparations declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 575 tonnes, a sharp 13.3% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 59.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 26.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.7%)	(35.3%)	(13.3%)	(26.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Russia, and Italy were the leading destinations for Romania's TiO2 pigments and preparations exports in volume terms. Bulgaria accounted for 41.4% of exports, Russia for 12.5%, and Italy for 10.7%, together making up 64.5% of total export 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

Romania's exports of TiO2 pigments and preparations in value terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports were recorded at 2 427 thousand US dollars, a 12.4% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 47.5%, translating to an annualized decline of 19.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.4%)	(34.6%)	(12.4%)	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria, Germany, and Italy were the main destinations for Romania's TiO2 pigments and preparations exports in value terms. Bulgaria represented 34.7% of exports, Germany 16.6%, and Italy 11.2%, collectively accounting for 62.5% of total export value.

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 TiO2 pigments and preparations to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of TiO2 pigments and preparations in volume terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 13 810 tonnes, a substantial 16.5% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 7.9%, with an annualized rate of 2.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 11 753 tonnes, which saw an 8.2% decline that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.2%)	0.9%	16.5%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, China, and the Netherlands were the primary suppliers of TiO2 pigments and preparations to Romania in volume terms. Belgium contributed 20.8% of imports, China 19.2%, and the Netherlands 17.8%, together comprising 57.8% of total import volume.

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, Romania's imports of TiO2 pigments and preparations in value terms reached 36 427 thousand US dollars, a modest 6.3% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 34 281 thousand US dollars, an 11.2% decline, while the highest was in 2018 at 38 595 thousand US dollars, an 8.7% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.7%	(11.2%)	6.3%	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and China were the largest contributors to Romania's TiO2 pigments and preparations imports in value terms. Belgium accounted for 21.6% of imports, the Netherlands for 17.6%, and China for 15.5%, jointly making up 54.7% of total import 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