Exercise books market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Romania's exercise book market volume grew substantially from 5.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 9.2 thousand tons in 2024. The most pronounced increase occurred in 2019, when volume jumped by over 2 thousand tons. After a dip in 2020, the market resumed growth, adding nearly 2.5 thousand tons from 2021 to 2024.

In value terms, the market expanded from USD 12.0 million to USD 15.6 million over the same period. The year 2022 saw a sharp rise to USD 16.0 million, followed by a slight moderation in the subsequent years. Domestic production increased from 3.9 thousand tons to 7.6 thousand tons, supporting the overall market expansion.

Production exercise books in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's exercise book production experienced a decline in 2020 after two consecutive years of growth. Output was valued at 9 945 thousand US dollars, representing a modest 9.5% decrease compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 10 985 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Romania produced 5 369 tonnes of exercise books, marking a 15.5% decline from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.5%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 4.0%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 3 888 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 6 355 tonnes. The most significant decrease occurred in 2018 with an 18.5% drop, whereas the largest increase was in 2019 with a substantial 63.5% rise.

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

Exports exercise books from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of exercise books from Romania showed considerable volatility between 2017 and 2020. The lowest point was in 2017, while exports peaked in 2020 at 246 tonnes, representing a dramatic 156.7% increase from 2019. Overall, exports varied by a factor of 14.6 between these extremes. The most significant decline was recorded in 2019 at 14.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with an extraordinary 564.9% surge.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated Romania's exercise book exports in volume terms, accounting for 80.1% of total shipments. All other countries combined represented the remaining share.

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

Romania's exercise book export values exhibited significant fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2017, while exports reached their maximum in 2020 at 405 thousand US dollars, showing a 102.8% increase compared to 2019. The overall variation between these years was 8.4-fold. The most substantial decrease occurred in 2019 with a 20.9% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a remarkable 426.3% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Moldova, and Bulgaria formed the core group of Romania's exercise book export partners in value terms. Italy accounted for 68.2% of export value, Moldova for 9.8%, and Bulgaria for 5.2%. Together, these three countries represented 83.2% of Romania's total exercise book export value during this period.

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

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

Imports exercise books to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's exercise book imports rebounded in 2020 after two years of decline. Import volume reached 1 485 tonnes, representing a 36.3% increase from the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 089 tonnes, which also saw the most significant annual decrease of 21.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and China were the primary sources of Romania's exercise book imports in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 37.4% of imports, Germany for 25.1%, and China for 10.6%. Collectively, these three countries represented 73.1% of Romania's total exercise book import volume during this period.

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

In 2020, Romania imported exercise books valued at 2 119 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 24.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values grew by 17.7%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 119 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the most significant annual decline of 10.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey, Germany, and China led Romania's exercise book import structure in value terms. Turkey accounted for 32.7% of import value, Germany for 19.4%, and China for 11.1%. Together, these three countries represented 63.1% of Romania's total exercise book import value during this period.

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

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