Gas cookers and plate warmers market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for gas cookers and plate warmers in Romania began the period at 1.2 million units in 2018 but contracted to 1.0 million units in 2019. This initial decline coincided with the Ministry of Energy declaring a state of emergency on the gas market, requiring large companies to reduce consumption to protect the population due to supply risks. This move created uncertainty over gas availability and pricing, likely dampening consumer interest in gas-fired appliances.

By 2022, the market volume had fallen further to 812 thousand units, dropping to 741 thousand units in 2023, while domestic production collapsed from over 500 thousand units to under 65 thousand units. During these years, the gas sector saw significant regulatory preparation for market liberalization from 2026, including a maintained price cap on natural gas. Concurrently, gas demand fell by 16% in 2022 and 6% in 2023, reflecting a broader shift away from gas consumption. Additionally, ANRE introduced stricter technical design and commissioning rules for gas installations, which may have raised barriers for new cooker installations.

The regulatory framework and falling gas demand collectively reduced the operating cost attractiveness and consumer readiness to invest in gas cookers. Large energy players like OMV Petrom continued to influence gas supply and pricing, sustaining a market environment that constrained growth for gas appliances through the end of the period.

Production gas cookers and plate warmers in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Romania's output of gas cookers and plate warmers was valued at 61,163 thousand US dollars, marking a 17.1% decrease compared to 2018.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2019, Romania produced 427.4 thousand units of gas cookers and plate warmers, reflecting a significant decline of 18.3% from the previous year.

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

Exports gas cookers and plate warmers from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

Romania's exports of gas cookers and plate warmers increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 85.2 thousand units, up 13.5% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 13.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 74.7 thousand units, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 0.4% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, France, and the United States led Romania's export structure in kind, accounting for 26.1%, 20.5%, and 9.6% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 56.3% 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

In 2020, Romania exported gas cookers and plate warmers worth 10,377 thousand US dollars, showing a strong gain of 25.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 25.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 14.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, France, and Russia were the principal destinations for Romania's exports in value terms, accounting for 25.0%, 21.9%, and 10.1% of exports, respectively. Collectively, these three countries made up 57.0% of total export 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 gas cookers and plate warmers to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

Romania's imports of gas cookers and plate warmers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 690.6 thousand units, down 0.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 738.0 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 5.8% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 13.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, China, and Italy remained the leading sources in Romania's import structure in kind, accounting for 46.0%, 25.2%, and 7.9% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries held a combined share of 79.1% of total import 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

In 2020, Romania imported gas cookers and plate warmers worth 54,145 thousand US dollars, representing a slight uptick of 1.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 18.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 54,198 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 1.1% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 18.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Italy, and Poland remained the principal suppliers of gas cookers and plate warmers to Romania in value terms, accounting for 49.8%, 12.6%, and 11.5% of imports, respectively. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 73.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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