Continuously shaped wood market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the Romanian market for continuously shaped wood expanded, with market value rising from 60.2 million dollars to 73.8 million dollars. This growth was partly driven by technological upgrades in the domestic industry, such as Dias Wood's installation of high-precision cutting machinery in 2019, which enabled it to supply veneer for multilayer parquet to a Swiss client. The following year, the entry of StruSoft with specialized design and production planning software for wood structures further supported manufacturing efficiency and quality.

After peaking in 2022, the market contracted to 58.5 million dollars by 2024. During this later period, activity intensified in the premium segment: Valprest Parchet consolidated its position with comprehensive solutions, Barlinek expanded distribution through over 100 stores, and Selva Floors introduced luxury Italian brands. The market also saw a push toward sustainable options, exemplified by Decolandia's promotion of densified bamboo flooring as an eco-friendly alternative.

Production continuously shaped wood in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of decline, Romania's production of continuously shaped wood rebounded. In 2020, output reached 53 170 K $ US, marking a solid 15.2% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 46 150 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 10.1% drop.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest volume was observed in 2018 at 21 972 t, while the highest occurred in 2020 at 57 056 t, representing a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, production surged by 102.5% compared to 2019, with the largest decline recorded in 2018 at 29.1%.

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

Exports continuously shaped wood from Romania

Exports in kind, m³

Continuously shaped wood exports from Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 21 895 m³, showing a moderate 4.0% year-over-year decrease. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 23 205 m³, with the largest increase that year at 3.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 2.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of exports in kind indicates a diversified set of partners. France accounted for 19.0% of exports, Germany for 16.7%, and Austria for 10.1%, together making up 45.7% of total flows. The remaining 54.3% was distributed among numerous smaller 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, continuously shaped wood exports from Romania declined. In 2020, exports reached 22 601 K $ US, reflecting a controlled 7.7% reduction compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 24 497 K $ US, with the largest increase in 2018 at 6.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Germany, and Spain remained the leading destinations for exports in value terms. France accounted for 19.3% of exports, Germany for 18.7%, and Spain for 12.3%, together representing 50.4% 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 continuously shaped wood to Romania

Imports in kind, m³

Continuously shaped wood imports into Romania increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 62 055 m³, up by 1.3% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 99%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, m³

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Germany, and Ukraine formed the main group of sources for imports in kind. Russia accounted for 31.1% of imports, Germany for 15.0%, and Ukraine for 14.6%, together comprising 60.7% of total 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

Romania's continuously shaped wood imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 39 208 K $ US, showing no significant change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 80.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 21.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, Austria, and Germany led as suppliers of continuously shaped wood to Romania in value terms. Russia accounted for 24.3% of imports, Austria for 16.6%, and Germany for 14.4%, with their combined share reaching 55.3% of total imports.

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

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