Catheters and cannulae market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for catheters and cannulae expanded from $29.1 million in 2018 to $38.4 million in 2020. This initial growth was fueled by the entry of new players into the medical equipment sector and the launch of new production facilities. In 2019, public health policies that increased demand for sterile single-use devices and the emergence of advanced-technology product segments further stimulated market volume. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sharply raised demand for medical equipment, while temporary legislative changes facilitated imports to meet urgent needs.

After the pandemic peak, import values remained elevated, reaching $46.1 million in 2021 and $53.8 million in 2022. The market stabilized with sustained demand for sterile equipment, supported by investments in local production capacity to reduce import dependency. Global supply chain disruptions and rising raw material costs influenced import prices and volumes. Government policies promoting medical equipment exports helped raise export values during this period.

Import values continued their upward trajectory through 2023 and 2024, reaching $68.6 million, while exports also grew steadily to $18.5 million. The consistent growth in trade volumes reflects ongoing market activity for catheters and cannulae in Romania.

Production catheters and cannulae in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Romania, the output of catheters and cannulae was valued at 8,354 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a 27.5% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 36.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 10.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.9%.

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

Exports catheters and cannulae from Romania

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Romania's exports of catheters and cannulae declined. In 2020, the country exported 185 tonnes, representing a sharp reduction of 41.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 20.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 317 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 28.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Romania's exports of catheters and cannulae in kind were Czechia, France, and Germany. Together, they accounted for 59.2% of total export flows during this period.

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

Following two years of growth, Romania's exports of catheters and cannulae in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 10,575 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 28.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 14,831 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 37.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Germany, and the Netherlands consistently held the top positions in Romania's export structure by value for catheters and cannulae. Greece accounted for 22.3% of exports, Germany for 20.3%, and the Netherlands for 11.4%, jointly making up 54.0% of total export 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 catheters and cannulae to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Romania's import volume of catheters and cannulae declined. In 2020, imports totaled 1,119 tonnes, which is 30.6% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 22%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.9%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,612 tonnes, and the largest increase also occurred in 2019, with a rise of 36.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Romania's imports of catheters and cannulae in kind were China, Belgium, and Germany. China accounted for 39.1% of imports, Belgium for 12.8%, and Germany for 11.6%, together representing 63.5% of total import flows.

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 two years of growth, Romania's imports of catheters and cannulae in value terms declined. In 2020, imports reached 40,649 thousand US dollars, a significant reduction of 10.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 28.2%, with an annualized rate of 8.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 45,215 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase also occurred in 2019, with a rise of 27.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium formed the core of Romania's imports of catheters and cannulae by value. Germany accounted for 28.0% of imports, the Netherlands for 26.5%, and Belgium for 9.3%, together taking 63.8% of total import flows.

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

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