Unlaminated plastics profiles market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, imports of unlaminated plastics profiles into Romania remained stable at approximately 80-84 thousand tons annually, while exports saw a gradual increase from 6.6 to 7.3 thousand tons. Production data for these years is not available in the dataset.

The import volume jumped to 104.4 thousand tons in 2021, the same year Romania transposed the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive via Ordonanța nr. 6/2021, introducing extended producer responsibility and measures to curb single-use plastic. The reported market volume then contracted from 97.8 thousand tons in 2022 to 78.9 thousand tons in 2023, aligning with the intensification of regulatory pressure, including a mandatory 5% reduction in single-use plastic placed on the market compared to 2022 and increased reporting obligations for companies.

In 2024, the application of the attached caps requirement from July 3 and a mandated 10% cut in single-use plastic quantities further influenced the market, with the volume reaching 77.7 thousand tons. This period also saw rising competitive pressure from investments in substitute materials, notably the establishment of the Super Kraft Paper SRL factory to produce kraft paper for plastic replacement in packaging.

Production unlaminated plastics profiles in Romania

According to Faostat, there is no production of unlaminated plastics profiles in Romania.

Exports unlaminated plastics profiles from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of unlaminated plastics profiles have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 7 308 tonnes, representing a modest year-over-year increase of 2.9%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 15.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Romania's exports in kind were Bulgaria, Serbia, and Moldova. Together, these countries accounted for 58.0% of the total export volume during this period.

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 two years of growth, Romania's cross-border shipments of unlaminated plastics profiles in value terms experienced a decline. In 2020, exports totaled 16.7 million US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 10.1%, with an annualized rate of 3.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 16.8 million US dollars, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 9.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Moldova were the key markets for Romania's exports in value terms. Bulgaria held a 39.2% share, Serbia accounted for 9.2%, and Moldova made up 8.2%, resulting in a combined total of 56.7% of the overall 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 unlaminated plastics profiles to Romania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania's imports of unlaminated plastics profiles reached 83 871 tonnes, marking a 4.0% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 timeframe, imports grew by 5.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The most significant decline was observed in 2019, when imports fell by 0.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Poland, and Turkey were the primary contributors to Romania's imports in kind. Germany represented 39.5% of the volume, Poland accounted for 19.9%, and Turkey contributed 14.4%, together making up 73.8% of the total import 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 unlaminated plastics profiles in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 227.1 million US dollars, reflecting a small reduction of 2.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 251.4 million US dollars. The largest year-over-year decrease occurred in 2019 at 7.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 6.1%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Poland, and Czechia formed the core group of markets for Romania's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.2% of the value, Poland for 14.5%, and Czechia for 9.8%, collectively representing 62.4% of the 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