Romania: Feldspar Market 2024

Feldspar Market Size in Romania

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Romanian feldspar market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Feldspar consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Feldspar Production in Romania

In value terms, feldspar production fell modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Feldspar production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Feldspar Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2023, the amount of feldspar exported from Romania contracted remarkably to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, feldspar exports stood at $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Moldova (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of feldspar exports from Romania, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for feldspar exported from Romania were Hungary ($X), Poland ($X) and Moldova ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average feldspar export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Feldspar Imports

Imports into Romania

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of feldspar decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports saw a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, feldspar imports declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate 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 increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of feldspar imports to Romania, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest feldspar suppliers to Romania, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Czech Republic and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average feldspar import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, feldspar import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform