| Product Code: ETC11909476 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |

Romania Ethylene Market has experienced a significant decline in market size over the years. The peak market size was €61.89 million in 2022, followed by a sharp decrease to €5.90 million in 2025. The forecasted market size is expected to continue decreasing, reaching €0.92 million in 2030. The CAGR for the period 2022-24 was -64.39%, indicating a drastic downturn, while the CAGR for 2025-30 is projected at -30.0%. The market's downfall can be attributed to various factors such as oversupply, decreased demand, and global economic conditions. Looking ahead, Romania is focusing on sustainable production methods and exploring new export opportunities to revitalize the ethylene market. Additionally, upcoming investments in research and development for innovative ethylene-based products are expected to drive growth in the future. Industry drivers for the Romania Ethylene Market include technological advancements in production processes, increasing demand for ethylene derivatives in various industries, and government initiatives promoting the chemical sector's growth.

The Romania Ethylene Market witnessed notable fluctuations in both Exports and Imports during the analyzed period. In 2019, exports were valued at €40.0 million, while imports stood at €35.59 million, indicating a substantial trade deficit. The following year, imports surged to €45.02 million, showing an increased demand for ethylene in the country. However, in 2021, imports continued to rise to €45.98 million, reaching a peak in 2022 at €57.17 million before experiencing a sharp decline in 2023 to €13.0 million. Conversely, exports exhibited significant growth in 2024, reaching €565.0 million, potentially due to increased production capacity or improved product quality. The subsequent year saw a decrease in imports to €62.08 thousand, possibly influenced by global economic conditions or shifts in domestic demand for ethylene derivatives. These fluctuations in trade volumes could be attributed to changes in domestic ethylene production capacity, shifts in global market dynamics, or alterations in regulatory frameworks impacting import levels. Further analysis incorporating production capacities and demand dynamics would provide a comprehensive understanding of these trends in the Romania Ethylene Market.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Romania Ethylene Market Overview |
3.1 Romania Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Romania Ethylene Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Romania Ethylene Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Production Method, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Industry Vertical, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Functionality, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Romania Ethylene Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Romania Ethylene Market Trends |
6 Romania Ethylene Market, By Types |
6.1 Romania Ethylene Market, By Production Method |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Production Method, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Steam Cracking, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Catalytic Cracking, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Fluidized Bed Reactor, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Custom Blends, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Romania Ethylene Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Production, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Ethylene Oxide, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Elastomer Production, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Romania Ethylene Market, By Industry Vertical |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemicals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Romania Ethylene Market, By Form |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Gas, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Solid, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Vapour, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 Romania Ethylene Market, By Functionality |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Raw Material, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Intermediate, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.4 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Polymerization, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.5 Romania Ethylene Market Revenues & Volume, By Fertilizer, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Romania Ethylene Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Romania Ethylene Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Romania Ethylene Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Romania Ethylene Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Romania Ethylene Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Romania Ethylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Production Method, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Romania Ethylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Romania Ethylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Industry Vertical, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Romania Ethylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 Romania Ethylene Market Opportunity Assessment, By Functionality, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Romania Ethylene Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Romania Ethylene Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Romania Ethylene Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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