Fire extinguishers market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the fire extinguisher market in Romania expanded from 11 million dollars to 15.5 million dollars. This growth was initially driven by updated fire safety regulations, including the P118 code revision and the introduction of classification standards under Order No. 135/2018, which raised equipment requirements for buildings and supported the presence of specialized domestic manufacturers.

A significant surge of 18% occurred in 2020, fueled by increased global fire risks in data centers, which boosted demand for advanced suppression systems, and the wider adoption of specialized Class F extinguishers for professional kitchens. The market also saw the entry of innovative products like the self-activating ElideFire ball. In 2022, the preparation of Order No. 135/2023, which updated maintenance, safety, and pressurization rules, provided further impetus for market growth.

After a 9% contraction in 2021, the market recovered in 2022 and continued its upward trajectory, reaching 15.5 million dollars by 2024.

Production fire extinguishers in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, Romania's fire extinguisher production value declined. In 2020, output was valued at 4 725 K $ US, marking a significant 15.9% decrease compared to 2019. Production reached its peak in 2019 at 5 615 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 16.6%. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production grew by 11.8%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 3.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Following two years of expansion, Romania's fire extinguisher production volume decreased. In 2020, 283.7 K units were produced, reflecting a steep 28.4% drop from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 396.2 K units, which also recorded the largest annual growth of 24.1%. From 2017 to 2020, overall production declined by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.5%.

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

Exports fire extinguishers from Romania

Exports in kind, unit

Romania's fire extinguisher export volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 60 413.0 units, representing a remarkable 7,358.4% surge compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 46,016.8%, translating to an average annual rate of 672.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy accounted for 65.9% of Romania's fire extinguisher exports in volume, followed by Spain at 6.9% and Hungary at 6.5%. Together, these three countries represented 79.4% of total export flows.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2019 at 436 K $ US, then declined sharply to 240 K $ US in 2020, a 44.9% year-over-year drop. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 150.7%. Between 2017 and 2019, export values fluctuated significantly, with a 6.2-fold difference between the highest and lowest points.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the leading destination for Romania's fire extinguisher exports by value, representing 62.0% of the total. Moldova followed with 13.4%, and Hungary with 5.6%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 81.0% of export value 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 fire extinguishers to Romania

Imports in kind, unit

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.0 units, then peaked in 2018 at 3.5 units, representing a substantial fluctuation between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 100.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018. Data for the most recent year is unavailable.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Romania's fire extinguisher import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 9 373 K $ US, which is 43.6% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 56.7%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 16.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the principal source of Romania's fire extinguisher imports by value, accounting for 45.1%. Italy followed with 16.6%, and Poland with 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented 71.3% 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