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Leather articles market in Romania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for leather articles in Romania stood at 479.4 million US dollars in 2019 before declining to 420.3 million US dollars in 2020. This contraction coincided with the temporary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer demand and supply chains. During the same period, the market saw increased competition and variety with the entry of major international retailers like Kiko Milano and Wittchen.

By 2022, production costs in the industry rose due to the raw material crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine, putting pressure on prices and product availability. Significant investments were made in local manufacturing capacity that year, including Prada's new production facility and the German company Bader's acquisition of producer Coindu România, strengthening the supply base for the European market.

The market volume continued to decrease, falling to 194.9 million US dollars in 2023 and 146.3 million US dollars in 2024. This period was marked by industry preparations for upcoming European regulations, such as the ESPR ban on destroying unsold goods and new labeling rules requiring greater transparency in material use, alongside a growing consumer focus on sustainability and ethical consumption.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2020, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2020, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2019-2020, 2023-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production leather articles in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Romania's leather articles output was valued at 198.0 million US dollars, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	1.4%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports leather articles from Romania

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania's cross-border shipments of leather articles totaled 689 tonnes, down 65.0% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 55.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -23.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 1 965 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 40.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.6%)	40.9%	(65.0%)	(23.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy accounted for 51.5% of Romania's leather articles exports in kind, followed by Poland at 16.5% and Portugal at 16.2%. Together, these three countries made up 84.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Romania's leather articles exports declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 59.0 million US dollars, a drop of 16.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 51.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -21.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.2%)	(33.3%)	(16.8%)	(21.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Italy was the leading destination for Romania's leather articles exports in value terms, with a 52.5% share, followed by France at 19.0% and Poland at 10.2%. These three markets combined represented 81.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports leather articles to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's leather articles imports fell for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 4 091 tonnes, an 8.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 27.5%, with an annualized rate of -10.2%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 5 652 tonnes, which also saw a slight increase of 0.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, down 21.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	(21.3%)	(8.0%)	(10.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary led Romania's leather articles imports in kind with a 25.8% share, followed by Italy at 20.2% and Austria at 10.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 56.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Romania's leather articles imports declined for the second straight year in 2020, reaching 281.4 million US dollars, a sharp fall of 20.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.9%, equating to an annualized rate of -8.3%. The peak value was in 2018 at 429.2 million US dollars, which also recorded the largest increase of 17.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.6%	(17.2%)	(20.8%)	(8.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Hungary, and Austria remained the core markets for Romania's leather articles imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 54.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io