Hinges for furniture and doors market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for furniture and door hinges showed high volatility in physical terms from 2018 to 2024. Market volume peaked at 18 688 t in 2019, then fell sharply to 11 446 t in 2020, partially recovered in 2022, and reached 13 073 t by 2024, remaining below the 2019 high.

In value terms, the market displayed a strong upward trend after 2020, rising from 40.1 million USD to 58.7 million USD in 2022. Although the value decreased to 46.3 million USD in 2023, it rebounded to 56.9 million USD in 2024, indicating overall growth in market worth.

This period saw a consistent decline in domestic production, which fell from 3 782 t to 2 357 t, and a gradual reduction in exports. Imports, which form the largest share of supply, fluctuated significantly year-on-year, directly shaping the total available market volume.

Production hinges for furniture and doors in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of hinges for furniture and doors has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 4 677 K $ US, representing a solid decrease of 13.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Romania's production volume of hinges for furniture and doors has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, 2 119 tonnes were produced, marking a sharp decline of 28.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 46%, equating to an annualized rate of -18.6%.

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

Exports hinges for furniture and doors from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of hinges for furniture and doors have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 4 344 tonnes, representing a dramatic fall of 26.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 15.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.5%. The largest volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 747 tonnes, which also saw the biggest increase of 31.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Morocco, and Russia remained the top buyers of Romania's hinges for furniture and doors in terms of volume. Italy accounted for 24.2% of exports, Morocco for 23.8%, and Russia for 21.3%. Together, these three countries represented 69.3% of total exports in kind.

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 export value of hinges for furniture and doors has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 23 678 K $ US, marking a solid decrease of 22.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 5.1%, equating to an annualized rate of -1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 33 708 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 35.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Russia, and Morocco led the structure of Romania's hinge exports in value terms. Italy accounted for 34.0% of exports, Russia for 18.5%, and Morocco for 18.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 70.7% 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 hinges for furniture and doors to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Romania's imports of hinges for furniture and doors declined. In 2020, the country imported approximately 13 672 tonnes, down by 36.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 6.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.1%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 21 675 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 40.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and China were the leading sources for Romania's imports of hinges for furniture and doors in terms of volume. Turkey accounted for 25.9% of imports, Germany for 19.5%, and China for 14.5%. Together, these three countries made up 59.8% 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

Romania's import value of hinges for furniture and doors has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 59 094 K $ US, marking a drop of 7.2% over the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 67 081 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 14.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and Italy remained the key sources for Romania's imports of hinges for furniture and doors in value terms. Turkey accounted for 22.8% of imports, Germany for 16.1%, and Italy for 13.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 52.5% 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