Price for Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Romania - 2023

Price for Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Romania (CIF) - 2022

The average chamotte or dinas earths import price stood at $252 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -39.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $416 per ton, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($365 per ton), while the price for Croatia ($59 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Romania (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average chamotte or dinas earths export price amounted to $331 per ton, dropping by -14.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 701% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,600 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($338 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania totaled $329 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Moldova (+21.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Romania

In 2022, overseas purchases of chamotte or dinas earthses were finally on the rise to reach 3.3K tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, chamotte or dinas earths imports stood at $820K in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Italy	336	280	669	712	28.4%
Germany	37.7	38.8	44.6	47.4	7.9%
Hungary	27.5	40.4	40.4	42.4	15.5%
Bulgaria	245	230	9.3	10.0	-65.6%
Croatia	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.6	0%
Others	37.7	0.3	1.0	2.2	-61.2%
Total	684	590	764	820	6.2%

Top Suppliers of Chamotte or Dinas Earths to Romania in 2022:

Italy (2557.7 tons)
Hungary (369.9 tons)
Germany (196.5 tons)
Croatia (96.2 tons)
Bulgaria (27.5 tons)

Exports of Chamotte or Dinas Earths in Romania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of chamotte or dinas earthses, when their volume decreased by -89.9% to 714 kg. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 70,580%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 7.1 tons, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, chamotte or dinas earths exports reduced sharply to $236 in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 17,019% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $2.7K, and then shrank significantly in the following year.