Romania: Natural Sand Market 2024

Natural Sand Market Size in Romania

After five years of growth, the Romanian natural sand market decreased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Natural sand consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Natural Sand Production in Romania

In value terms, natural sand production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Natural sand production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Natural Sand Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2023, shipments abroad of natural sands decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural sand exports contracted markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for natural sand exports from Romania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, natural sand exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Moldova (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary amounted to X%.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural sands exports from Romania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Moldova ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average natural sand export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, natural sand export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Moldova (X%).

Natural Sand Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of natural sands, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, natural sand imports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Bulgaria (X tons) was the main supplier of natural sand to Romania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bulgaria amounted to X%.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural sands to Romania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Bulgaria totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average natural sand import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the price for Greece amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform