Key Market Indicators
Romania’s export of non-ferrous metals is projected to reach 645,000 metric tons by 2028, up from 582,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an annual growth rate of 1.6%. Since 1999, the country's supply has increased by 2% annually. In 2023, Romania ranked 22nd globally, with Slovenia surpassing it at 582,000 metric tons. The leading countries in this category were Spain, France, and the Netherlands, ranked second, third, and fourth respectively. On the import front, Romania's non-ferrous metal imports are expected to rise to 2.6 million metric tons by 2028, up from 2.2 million metric tons in 2023, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. However, since 1999, Romanian demand for non-ferrous metals has decreased by 0.7% annually. In 2023, Romania ranked 12th in imports, with Greece overtaking it at 2.2 million metric tons. Spain, France, and Norway held the second, third, and fourth positions in this ranking.
