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Diodes 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 market for diodes excluding light-emitting diodes grew consistently in value from $84.5 million in 2019 to $155.2 million in 2023. This upward trend reversed in 2024 when the market contracted to $104.1 million.

During the period, regulatory changes were implemented, such as the 2022 rules facilitating the use of LED replacement bulbs in vehicles and the 2023 update to technical norms for artificial lighting systems in buildings, which set standards for light-emitting diodes.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019, 2021-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019, 2021-2024, $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 diodes in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports diodes from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Romania exported 15 thousand units of diodes, marking a 41.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 45.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 18.4%. The most significant growth occurred in 2019, with a 49.9% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.1%)	49.9%	(41.4%)	(18.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Hungary were the primary destinations for Romania's diode exports in kind. Italy accounted for 39.7% of exports, Germany for 11.6%, and Hungary for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 59.7% of total export 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

Following two consecutive years of growth, Romania's diode exports in value terms declined in 2020. The export volume reached 1 339 thousand US dollars, a 47.2% drop from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 2 538 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 60.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.9%	60.2%	(47.2%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the export partner landscape in value terms was diverse. Austria, Hungary, and Germany were key players, with Austria contributing 17.5% of exports, Hungary 13.9%, and Germany 12.1%. Combined, they made up 43.6% of total flows, while the remaining 56.4% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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 diodes to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Romania imported 1 559 thousand units of diodes, a 7.8% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 41.8%, averaging an annual rise of 12.4%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 1 580 thousand units, which also experienced the largest increase of 43.7%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest decline of 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.7%	(8.5%)	7.8%	12.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom dominated Romania's diode imports in kind. Germany led with 52.0% of imports, followed by Italy at 15.9%, and the United Kingdom at 9.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 77.0% of total import 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

Romania's diode imports in value terms totaled 96 548 thousand US dollars in 2020, reflecting an 11.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports rose by 23.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.0%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 17.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.5%	(5.0%)	11.0%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the top sources for Romania's diode imports in value terms were Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. Germany accounted for 67.1% of imports, the Netherlands for 8.6%, and Italy for 4.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 80.3% of total import 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