Knitted or crocheted track suits market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Romanian market for knitted or crocheted track suits experienced a significant contraction in physical volume, falling from 2 778 thousand units to 1 443 thousand units. Domestic production declined sharply throughout the period, while import volumes fluctuated but remained a major component of supply. The market value, however, showed more resilience, peaking at 20 720 thousand US dollars in 2022.

A temporary recovery in market volume occurred in 2022, rising to 1 964 thousand units. This growth was supported by the continued expansion of the local retail clothing market, which attracted new international and domestic businesses to the segment. Simultaneously, consumer preferences shifted towards more versatile track suits suitable for both sports and daily wear, increasing demand.

Following the 2022 rebound, market volume declined again in 2023 and 2024. Imports in value terms continued to rise steadily, reaching 20 994 thousand US dollars in 2024, suggesting a shift in the market structure towards higher-value or differently sourced products.

Production knitted or crocheted track suits in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of knitted or crocheted track suits declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 9 141 K $ US, down 11.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 5.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 12 343 K $ US, which saw a 27.8% increase. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 16.4% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Romania's production of knitted or crocheted track suits in physical terms also declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 924 K units were produced, marking a 10.5% year-over-year contraction. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 41.3%, translating to an average annual decline of 16.3%. The peak was in 2018 with 1 731 K units, which represented a 10.0% increase. The sharpest fall was in 2019, with a 40.4% drop.

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

Exports knitted or crocheted track suits from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of decline, Romania's exports of knitted or crocheted track suits in physical terms rebounded. In 2020, exports totaled 53 K units, a sharp 35.2% increase from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 47.1%, with an average annual decline of 19.1%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 39 K units, which saw a 50.6% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Bulgaria were the main markets for Romania's exports of knitted or crocheted track suits in physical terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 29.4% of exports, Italy for 20.5%, and Bulgaria for 20.4%, together making up 70.3% 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

Following a two-year decrease, Romania's exports of knitted or crocheted track suits in value terms increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 731 K $ US, up 13.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 29.3%, with an average annual decline of 10.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 642 K $ US, which experienced a 31.1% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Bulgaria remained the top markets for Romania's exports of knitted or crocheted track suits in value terms, collectively accounting for 66.2% of total 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 knitted or crocheted track suits to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Romania's imports of knitted or crocheted track suits in physical terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 1 006 K units, down 27.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 32.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.8%. The highest level was in 2019 at 1 396 K units, following a 48.0% surge in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey, Poland, and China were the primary sources for Romania's imports of knitted or crocheted track suits in physical terms. Turkey accounted for 22.3% of imports, Poland for 15.5%, and China for 14.7%, together representing 52.6% of total imports.

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 knitted or crocheted track suits in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 10 651 K $ US, a modest 4.6% gain year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 70.9%, with an average annual increase of 19.6%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the geographical structure of Romania's imports in value terms was highly diversified. Greece accounted for 13.1% of imports, France for 11.3%, and Germany for 10.1%, together making up only 34.5% of total flows. The remaining 65.5% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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