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Romania - Prepared Glues and Other Prepared Adhesives - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Romania: Market for Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives 2026

Market Size for Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives in Romania

In 2025, the Romanian market for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2025; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2025, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives in Romania

In value terms, production of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives expanded remarkably to $X in 2025 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2025, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives

Exports from Romania

For the third year in a row, Romania recorded growth in overseas shipments of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, which increased by X% to X tons in 2025. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2025, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives rose rapidly to $X in 2025. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2025 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives from Romania, together accounting for X% of total exports. Kazakhstan, Greece, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Italy, Armenia, Spain, Hungary and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2025, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest markets for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Bulgaria, Ukraine, Italy, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, the Czech Republic, Spain, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kyrgyzstan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives stood at $X per ton in 2025, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2025, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2025, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Armenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives

Imports into Romania

In 2025, supplies from abroad of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2025; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2025, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives reached $X in 2025. In general, imports, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2025 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives to Romania, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands, Turkey, China, Spain, Bulgaria, France, Sweden and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2025, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives to Romania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2025, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives stood at $X per ton in 2025, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2023 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2025 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives in the world?

China remains the largest prepared glues and other prepared adhesives consuming country worldwide, accounting for 28% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.9% share.

What are the largest producers of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives in the world?

The country with the largest volume of production of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives was China, comprising approx. 32% of total volume. Moreover, production of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives to Romania?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives to Romania, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy, with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 7.8% share.

What are the leading importers of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives from Romania?

In value terms, the largest markets for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives exported from Romania were Turkey, Germany and Kazakhstan, together comprising 46% of total exports. Bulgaria, Ukraine, Italy, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, the Czech Republic, Spain, Greece and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

What is the average export price for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives in Romania?

The average export price for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives stood at $4,506 per ton in 2024, reducing by -1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 157%. The export price peaked at $5,670 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

What is the average import price for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives in Romania?

The average import price for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives stood at $4,348 per ton in 2024, surging by 2.4% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

This report provides a comprehensive view of the prepared glues and other prepared adhesives industry in Romania, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the national value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping the role of input availability, production efficiency, and regulatory standards on supply.

Beyond headline metrics, the study benchmarks prices, margins, and trade routes so you can see where value is created and how it moves between domestic suppliers and international partners. The analysis is designed to support strategic planning, market entry, portfolio prioritization, and risk management in the prepared glues and other prepared adhesives landscape in Romania.

Key findings

Domestic demand is shaped by both household and industrial usage, with trade flows linking local supply to imports and exports.
Pricing dynamics reflect unit values, freight costs, exchange rates, and regulatory shifts that affect sourcing decisions.
Supply depends on input availability and production efficiency, creating a distinct national cost curve.
Market concentration varies by segment, creating different competitive landscapes and entry barriers.
The 2035 outlook highlights where capacity investment and demand growth are most aligned within the country.

Report scope

The report combines market sizing with trade intelligence and price analytics for Romania. It covers both historical performance and the forward outlook to 2035, allowing you to compare cycles, structural shifts, and policy impacts.

Market size and growth in value and volume terms
Consumption structure by end-use segments
Production capacity, output, and cost dynamics
Trade flows, exporters, importers, and balances
Price benchmarks, unit values, and margin signals
Competitive context and market entry conditions

Product coverage

Prodcom 20521080 - Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, n.e.c.

Country coverage

Romania

Country profile and benchmarks

This report provides a consistent view of market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for Romania. The profile highlights demand structure and trade position, enabling benchmarking against regional and global peers.

Methodology

The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.

International trade data (exports, imports, and mirror statistics)
National production and consumption statistics
Company-level information from financial filings and public releases
Price series and unit value benchmarks
Analyst review, outlier checks, and time-series validation

All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.

Forecasts to 2035

The forecast horizon extends to 2035 and is based on a structured model that links prepared glues and other prepared adhesives demand and supply to macroeconomic indicators, trade patterns, and sector-specific drivers. The model captures both cyclical and structural factors and reflects known policy and technology shifts in Romania.

Historical baseline: 2012-2025
Forecast horizon: 2026-2035
Scenario-based sensitivity to income growth, substitution, and regulation
Capacity and investment outlook for major producing companies

Each projection is built from national historical patterns and the broader regional context, allowing the report to show where growth is concentrated and where risks are elevated.

Price analysis and trade dynamics

Prices are analyzed in detail, including export and import unit values, regional spreads, and changes in trade costs. The report highlights how seasonality, freight rates, exchange rates, and supply disruptions influence pricing and margins.

Price benchmarks by country and sub-region
Export and import unit value trends
Seasonality and calendar effects in trade flows
Price outlook to 2035 under baseline assumptions

Profiles of market participants

Key producers, exporters, and distributors are profiled with a focus on their operational scale, geographic footprint, product mix, and market positioning. This helps identify competitive pressure points, partnership opportunities, and routes to differentiation.

Business focus and production capabilities
Geographic reach and distribution networks
Cost structure and pricing strategy indicators
Compliance, certification, and sustainability context

How to use this report

Quantify domestic demand and identify the most attractive segments
Evaluate export opportunities and prioritize target destinations
Track price dynamics and protect margins
Benchmark performance against leading competitors
Build evidence-based forecasts for investment decisions

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, investors, and advisors who need a clear, data-driven picture of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives dynamics in Romania.

FAQ

What is included in the prepared glues and other prepared adhesives market in Romania?

The market size aggregates consumption and trade data, presented in both value and volume terms.

How are the forecasts to 2035 built?

The projections combine historical trends with macroeconomic indicators, trade dynamics, and sector-specific drivers.

Does the report cover prices and margins?

Yes, it includes export and import unit values, regional spreads, and a pricing outlook to 2035.

Which benchmarks are included?

The report benchmarks market size, trade balance, prices, and per-capita indicators for Romania.

Can this report support market entry decisions?

Yes, it highlights demand hotspots, trade routes, pricing trends, and competitive context.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2025
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2025
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2025
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2025

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