Furniture fittings market in Romania, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for base metal furniture fittings in Romania began the period in 2018 with a volume of 20 771 t, supported by the presence of established producers and distributors such as METALEXPO BUSINESS and H Metal, which facilitated access to a wide range of metal products for construction and interior fittings. Market volume then contracted over the next two years, falling to 17 966 t in 2020.

A notable rebound occurred in 2022, with consumption rising to 21 064 t. This increase was driven by growing interest in efficient and durable construction materials, including expanded metal sheet and other low-cost, rapidly processed metal products, which boosted demand within the furniture and building sectors.

By 2023, the market volume had declined again to 16 674 t, accompanied by lower import and export figures compared to the previous year.

Production furniture fittings in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's furniture fittings production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 6 918 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 20.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 848 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 36.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, Romania's furniture fittings production volume fell. In 2020, the country produced 3 290 tonnes, down 10.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 3 694 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 16.8% rise.

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

Exports furniture fittings from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's furniture fittings exports dropped for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 8 621 tonnes, a 13.1% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 2.3%, translating to an annualized rate of 0.8%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 10 954 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 30.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania's furniture fittings exports were heavily concentrated on Germany, which accounted for 74.6% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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 furniture fittings exports in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 59 582 thousand US dollars, a 5.7% reduction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 40.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 12.1%. The peak value was in 2019 at 63 197 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 43.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the primary destination for Romania's furniture fittings exports in value terms, capturing 85.6% of total flows. The rest was spread across various smaller markets.

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

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

Imports furniture fittings to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's furniture fittings imports declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 25 000 tonnes, reflecting an 8.4% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 8.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.8%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 28 181 tonnes, with the largest decrease occurring in 2019 at 9.7% and the largest increase in 2018 at 11.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland, China, and Slovakia were the key sources for Romania's furniture fittings imports in volume terms. Poland accounted for 22.9%, China for 22.7%, and Slovakia for 9.7% of imports, together making up 55.2% 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 furniture fittings imports in value terms fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 79 668 thousand US dollars, a 1.8% contraction from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 90 756 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 10.6% and the largest increase in 2018 at 13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, China, and Germany were the main sources for Romania's furniture fittings imports in value terms. Poland represented 22.6%, China 16.7%, and Germany 13.0% of imports, jointly accounting for 52.4% of total flows.

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

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