Furskin apparel and accessories market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The fur apparel and accessories market in Romania reached 8 259 thousand USD in 2018 but halved over the next two years. Initial softening was influenced by growing competition from synthetic furs and cheaper alternatives, which pressured traditional producers to innovate in collections and designs to maintain consumer interest. During this period, domestic players like Fabrica de blănuri A&A Vesa expanded their retail footprint by opening stores in Timișoara and Bucharest, while SC VIDRA COMPANY SRL shifted focus to the local market after previously concentrating on exports.

A recovery occurred in 2021, with market volume rising to 4 572 thousand USD. This upturn was driven by fashion trends that placed fur clothing at the center of designer collections; the popularity of Tibetan lamb, lynx fur, as well as punk styles and neon colors stimulated demand for exclusive, high‑quality pieces. By 2023, however, the market had retreated to 3 017 thousand USD, even though designers introduced new techniques such as mosaic and fringe work to enhance product appeal and versatility.

In 2024 the market edged up to 3 322 thousand USD, continuing the volatile pattern observed in recent years.

Production furskin apparel and accessories in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of furskin apparel and accessories has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 289 K $ US, down 23.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 43.5%, with an average annual decline of 17.3%.

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

Exports furskin apparel and accessories from Romania

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 504 kg, while the highest was in 2018 at 4 061 kg, representing a 2.7-fold difference. In 2020, exports from Romania reached 2 857 kg, a dramatic 89.9% increase year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 63.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United States, and the Netherlands were the key export partners for Romania in volume terms. Italy accounted for 51.4% of exports, the United States for 10.5%, and the Netherlands for 9.1%, together making up 71.0% of total 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

In 2020, Romania's exports of furskin apparel and accessories were valued at 767 K $ US, a significant 11.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 21.1%, with an average annual decline of 7.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 689 K $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 1 328 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 48.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 36.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Japan, and South Korea were the principal buyers of Romanian furskin apparel and accessories in value terms. Italy accounted for 29.1% of exports, Japan for 14.4%, and South Korea for 14.2%, together representing 57.7% of total exports.

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

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

Imports furskin apparel and accessories to Romania

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Romania's imports of furskin apparel and accessories totaled 29 891 kg, a 3.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 49.1%, with an average annual decline of 20.2%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 28 935 kg, while the highest was in 2018 at 74 873 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 61.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 27.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Turkey, and the United Kingdom were the leading sources for Romania's imports in volume terms. Italy accounted for 45.4% of imports, Turkey for 13.7%, and the United Kingdom for 11.0%, together making up 70.0% 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 imports of furskin apparel and accessories declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value totaled 2 975 K $ US, a sharp 45.6% decrease from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 39.8%, with an average annual decline of 15.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 510 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 51.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the dominant source for Romania's imports of furskin apparel and accessories in value terms, accounting for 76.6% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among various smaller markets.

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

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