Athletics and gymnastics equipment market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for athletics and gymnastics equipment in Romania expanded, with a notable surge in 2020. The presence of local producers like Artimex Sport and international retailers such as Decathlon diversified the available products, catering to consumer preferences for quality and specialized gear. The COVID-19 pandemic further boosted demand as restrictions on group activities shifted focus towards individual training equipment.

After a peak in 2020, market growth moderated in 2022, reaching 37.3 million USD, before contracting slightly to 34.9 million USD in 2023.

In 2024, the market rebounded strongly to 44.5 million USD. This increase coincided with the completion of specialized sports facilities for athletics and gymnastics, a reported revitalization of competitive gymnastics traditions by the Romanian Gymnastics Federation, and the ongoing dominance of international retailers influencing access to modern equipment.

Production athletics and gymnastics equipment in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's production of athletics and gymnastics equipment was valued at 1 279 thousand US dollars, showing a slight increase of 1.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 1 404 thousand US dollars, which represented a significant increase of 19.1% that year. However, in 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 10.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports athletics and gymnastics equipment from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of athletics and gymnastics equipment by volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 1 592 tonnes, marking a substantial advance of 33.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export volumes surged by 149.8%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 35.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and Bulgaria were the primary destinations for Romania's exports of athletics and gymnastics equipment by volume, together accounting for 91.6% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various other markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Romania's exports of athletics and gymnastics equipment by value declined. In 2020, exports totaled 8 004 thousand US dollars, reflecting a small decrease of 2.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export values still increased by 47.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 8 199 thousand US dollars, following the largest annual increase of 26.0% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017–2020, the two leading markets for Romania's exports of athletics and gymnastics equipment by value were Hungary and Bulgaria, which together represented 88.6% of total exports. The rest was spread across a diverse range of other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Romania in value, 2017-2020

Imports athletics and gymnastics equipment to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of athletics and gymnastics equipment by volume rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 11 095 tonnes, indicating a sharp increase of 26.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volumes grew by 75.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, China, France, and Spain were the main suppliers of athletics and gymnastics equipment to Romania by volume. China accounted for 39.1% of imports, France for 14.8%, and Spain for 8.7%, with these three countries jointly making up 62.6% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Romania's imports of athletics and gymnastics equipment by value continued to increase for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 42 364 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a robust rise of 14.2% over the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, import values climbed by 53.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The partner structure for Romania's imports of athletics and gymnastics equipment by value from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented. China held 26.7% of the import value, Hungary 11.5%, and Italy 10.6%, with these three countries together accounting for only 48.8% of total flows. No single country achieved a dominant share during this period.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Romania in value, 2017-2020