Price for Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Romania - 2023

Price for Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Romania (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average import price for iron ores and concentrates, non-agglomerated amounted to $153 per ton, growing by 10% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 16% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $167 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to June 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($235 per ton), while the price for Turkey ($136 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Venezuela (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Romania (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for iron ores and concentrates, non-agglomerated stood at $94 per ton in 2022, which is down by -22.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $122 per ton in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hungary amounted to +110.8% per year.

Imports of Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Romania

In 2022, approx. 1.8M tons of iron ores and concentrates, non-agglomerated were imported into Romania; which is down by -25.7% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.4M tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, iron ore and concentrate, non-agglomerated imports dropped significantly to $261M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +21.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $346M, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Import of Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Romania (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Turkey	50.4	90.6	108	113	30.9%
Brazil	89.9	6.6	43.0	55.5	-14.9%
Ukraine	72.4	79.8	131	44.3	-15.1%
India	N/A	N/A	N/A	16.5	0%
South Africa	N/A	7.2	N/A	12.4	31.2%
Venezuela	N/A	N/A	N/A	8.5	0%
Egypt	N/A	N/A	13.1	7.8	-40.5%
Canada	N/A	34.8	44.7	N/A	28.4%
Others	1.4	N/A	5.7	2.7	24.5%
Total	214	219	346	261	6.8%

Top Suppliers of Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated to Romania in 2022:

Turkey (809.8K tons)
Brazil (352.0K tons)
Ukraine (310.6K tons)
Venezuela (94.8K tons)
South Africa (67.5K tons)
India (55.0K tons)
Egypt (49.5K tons)

Exports of Iron Ore and Concentrate, Non-Agglomerated in Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of iron ores and concentrates, non-agglomerated decreased by -35.1% to 181 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports showed a dramatic descent.

In value terms, iron ore and concentrate, non-agglomerated exports fell dramatically to $17 in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant curtailment.