Price for Calendar and Calendar Block in Romania - 2023

Price for Calendar and Calendar Block in Romania (CIF) - 2022

The average calendar and calendar block import price stood at $6,700 per ton in 2022, dropping by -16% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 30%. The import price peaked at $8,608 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($12,017 per ton), while the price for Germany ($5,274 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Calendar and Calendar Block in Romania (FOB) - 2023

The average calendar and calendar block export price stood at $5,095 per ton in July 2023, which is down by -15.2% against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in September 2022 an increase of 244% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $12,316 per ton. From October 2022 to July 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($5,869 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($4,670 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Calendar and Calendar Block in Romania

In 2022, purchases abroad of calendars and calendar blocks was finally on the rise to reach 163 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calendar and calendar block imports soared to $1.1M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Calendar and Calendar Block in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	383	332	339	346	-3.3%
Hungary	121	129	117	270	30.7%
Poland	132	104	69.9	108	-6.5%
China	14.4	12.6	12.5	61.6	62.3%
Italy	53.0	29.5	41.7	39.4	-9.4%
Austria	48.8	35.8	37.1	35.9	-9.7%
United Kingdom	38.1	34.0	20.6	31.4	-6.2%
Turkey	25.2	34.2	36.6	29.1	4.9%
Belgium	24.0	13.4	21.3	21.7	-3.3%
Others	131	163	133	148	4.2%
Total	970	888	829	1,091	4.0%

Top Suppliers of Calendar and Calendar Block to Romania in 2022:

Germany (65.6 tons)
Hungary (47.6 tons)
Poland (14.1 tons)
China (6.7 tons)
United Kingdom (4.1 tons)
Turkey (3.7 tons)
Austria (3.6 tons)
Italy (3.3 tons)
Belgium (2.5 tons)

Exports of Calendar and Calendar Block in Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of calendars and calendar blocks decreased by -0.3% to 143 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 136%.

In value terms, calendar and calendar block exports rose markedly to $735K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 100% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.