Bearing housings incorporating ball or roller bearings market in Romania, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian bearing housings market faced a contraction in 2020, with volume falling to 1 950 t from 2 612 t the previous year, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted industrial supply chains and production. However, the market rebounded to 2 110 t in 2021, aided by the rapid integration of e-commerce platforms and digital sales tools that streamlined distribution and met pent-up demand.

By 2022, market volume expanded further to 2 500 t, supported by continued investment in domestic manufacturing facilities and the introduction of advanced bearing types, including ceramic and high-temperature variants. These developments, alongside consistent European regulatory standards, helped the market adapt to specific industrial requirements and strengthen its supply base.

Production bearing housings incorporating ball or roller bearings in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's output of bearing housings incorporating ball or roller bearings was valued at 9 472 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic reduction of 28.1% compared to 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Romania produced 1 638 tonnes of bearing housings incorporating ball or roller bearings, showing a decrease of 25.1% year-over-year.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports bearing housings incorporating ball or roller bearings from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was in 2020, with deliveries from Romania amounting to 7.1 tonnes, which is 19.5% less than in 2019. The highest point was in 2017, resulting in a 4.4-fold variation between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 75.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 16.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Turkey were consistently the main destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 60.8%, 9.6%, and 4.4% of exports, respectively. Together, they comprised 74.8% of total flows.

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

Cross-border shipments of bearing housings incorporating ball or roller bearings from Romania declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 132 thousand US dollars, showing a steep drop of 35.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 77.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 39.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Hungary accounted for the largest share of exports in value terms, with 59.6%, 9.1%, and 5.3% of exports, respectively. Together, they comprised 74.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports bearing housings incorporating ball or roller bearings to Romania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania's imports of bearing housings incorporating ball or roller bearings reached 319.3 tonnes, down by 26.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 43.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 34.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 17.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Hungary, and Germany were the main suppliers of bearing housings incorporating ball or roller bearings to Romania, accounting for 28.6%, 18.0%, and 16.6% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they comprised 63.3% of total imports.

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

After a two-year increase, Romania's import volume of bearing housings incorporating ball or roller bearings declined. In 2020, imports came to 3 142 thousand US dollars, which is 14.3% lower than in the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 665 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 4.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and China remained the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in value terms, with shares of 38.5%, 16.1%, and 10.3%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 64.8% of total flows.

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

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