Medical wadding, gauze and bandages market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for medical wadding, gauze and bandages in Romania demonstrated a clear growth trend between 2018 and 2022. Starting at 25 327 thousand USD, market size stabilized in 2019 before increasing steadily, surpassing 30 000 thousand USD in 2021 and reaching a peak of 37 351 thousand USD in 2022.

By 2024, the market had adjusted to 30 881 thousand USD. This year was characterized by significant industry developments, including major planned investments by six large pharmaceutical producers totaling approximately 350 million lei to boost local manufacturing of medicines and medical consumables like bandages, with Stada completing a new factory in Turda. Furthermore, updated legislation, such as the strict new rules for managing expired pharmaceutical waste introduced by the Ministry of Health, began shaping the operational environment for medical suppliers.

Production medical wadding, gauze and bandages in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's production of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages reached a value of 3 079 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 3 125 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 12.6% occurring that same year. Conversely, the most significant decline was observed in 2019, when production fell by 10.7%.

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

Exports medical wadding, gauze and bandages from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The export market for medical wadding, gauze, and bandages from Romania exhibited notable volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 276 tonnes, with a decline of 17.2% that year. By 2020, exports surged to 727 tonnes, representing a sharp year-over-year increase of 127.6%. Overall, exports varied by 2.6 times between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Czechia were the primary markets for Romania's exports of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages in kind. Germany accounted for 27.3% of exports, Hungary for 20.3%, and Czechia for 16.0%. Together, these three countries represented 63.6% of total export flows during this period.

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 exports of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages in value terms grew for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 3 805 thousand US dollars. This represented a modest increase of 1.0% compared to the previous year. Over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports expanded significantly by 128.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.8%.

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

In the value-based geographical breakdown of Romania's exports of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages from 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Hungary emerged as the main destinations. Germany held a 24.0% share of exports in value terms, France accounted for 18.6%, and Hungary for 9.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 52.0% 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 medical wadding, gauze and bandages to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages in kind declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 3 060 tonnes, which was a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 30.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 9.4%. The peak import volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 174 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 35.7% occurring that year. The most significant decline was in 2019, when imports fell by 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Italy were the principal sources for Romania's imports of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages in kind. China dominated with a 39.8% share of imports, followed by Germany at 21.7%, and Italy at 7.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 68.9% 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 imports of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages in value terms increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, amounting to 28 503 thousand US dollars. This represented a year-over-year growth of 9.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 43.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and France remained the main suppliers of medical wadding, gauze, and bandages to Romania in value terms. China accounted for 28.2% of imports, Germany for 26.7%, and France for 8.5%. Collectively, these three countries formed 63.4% of total import flows 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