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Brassieres market in Romania

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian brassieres market opened the period at 10.2 million pieces worth $32.7 million in 2018. The following year saw a slight contraction in volume to 10.0 million pieces, while value rose to $34.0 million, indicating higher unit prices likely driven by increasing labor costs as domestic production faced pressure from tightening labor market conditions and rising wages.

A recovery began in 2021, with market volume rebounding to 10.0 million pieces ($31.5 million) and climbing further to 11.0 million pieces ($36.9 million) in 2022. This growth coincided with increased investment in digital skills and the promotion of Industry 4.0 technologies through events like the FACTORY 4.0 conference, which aimed to enhance production efficiency and innovation in the Romanian industry.

The market contracted in 2023 to 8.7 million pieces valued at $33.7 million, even as digital transformation initiatives continued through the FACTORY 4.0 conference. In 2024, preliminary data shows the market value increased to $35.1 million.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2023, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production brassieres in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's brassieres production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 7 618 K $ US, down 39.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 71.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -34.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.2%)	(33.2%)	(39.3%)	(34.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Romania's brassieres production volume declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 2 121 K units were produced, a 33.8% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 54%, with a CAGR of -22.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Romania in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.3%)	(23.4%)	(33.8%)	(22.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports brassieres from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

Brassieres exports from Romania declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 364 K units, down 6.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 51.4%, with a CAGR of -21.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.8%)	(44.8%)	(6.5%)	(21.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Romania's brassieres exports in kind were Germany, Hungary, and France, which together accounted for 70.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Exported brassieres volumes from Romania declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 6 982 K $ US, a significant decrease of 16.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 57%, equating to a CAGR of -24.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	(42.3%)	(16.8%)	(24.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France (27.5% of exports in value terms), Germany (23.7%), and Hungary (16.5%) were the leading destinations for Romania's brassieres exports in value terms, with a combined share of 67.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports brassieres to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

Imported brassieres volumes in Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totalled 7 933 K units, reflecting a modest decline of 3.8% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 24.9%, with a CAGR of 7.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 5.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 37.0%, with the peak value recorded in 2018 at 8 700 K units.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.0%	(5.2%)	(3.8%)	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, Poland (25.8% of imports in kind), China (18.9%), and Germany (16.3%) were consistently the main sources for Romania's brassieres imports in kind, together accounting for 61.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, brassieres import volumes in Romania declined. In 2020, import volume totalled 26 837 K $ US, down 10.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 17%, with a CAGR of 5.4%. The largest increase was in 2018, at 24.0%, with the peak value recorded in 2019 at 29 808 K $ US.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.0%	4.8%	(10.0%)	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland (25.9% of imports in value terms), Germany (15.2%), and Hungary (14.0%) remained the leading sources for Romania's brassieres imports in value terms, with a combined share of 55.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io