Men's knitted suits, jackets and trousers market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers saw an initial expansion in 2019, with volume rising to 7 234 thousand units. This growth was fueled by accelerating demand in the premium men's wear segment, where consumers increasingly sought versatile, lifestyle-adaptive clothing that blurred formal and casual lines—a trend identified in 2018. However, by 2020, market volume contracted to 6 583 thousand units, and domestic production fell to 580 thousand units.

From 2021 onward, import and export flows strengthened markedly. Imports surged from 10 439 thousand units in 2021 to 18 111 thousand units in 2024, while exports more than doubled from 1 798 thousand units to 4 408 thousand units over the same period. This trade expansion coincided with inflationary pressures that redirected Romanian consumer spending from home-wear toward items like trousers and bags, as observed in 2022. Simultaneously, the European Union's March 2022 strategy for sustainable textile production began shaping market conditions, influencing trade patterns.

Production men's knitted suits, jackets and trousers in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 6 695 thousand US dollars, marking a significant drop of 24.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 52.4%, with an average annual decline of 21.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Romania produced 580.2 thousand units of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers, representing a decrease of 22.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 37.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 14.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 3.5%.

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

Exports men's knitted suits, jackets and trousers from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

Romania's export volume of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 088 thousand units, showing a slight decline of 1.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 15.1%, with an annualized rate of 5.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 473 thousand units, while the largest decline of 24.9% occurred in 2019. The largest increase of 14.9% was also in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and France were the primary markets for Romania's exports of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers in volume terms. Italy accounted for 40.2% of exports, Germany for 15.3%, and France for 10.4%, together making up 65.9% 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's exports of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers amounted to 26 336 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest increase of 3.6% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 409 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 28 119 thousand US dollars. The largest decline of 9.6% occurred in 2019, and the largest increase of 6.0% was in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Germany, and France consistently led in the value structure of Romania's exports. Italy held 44.9% of exports in value terms, Germany 15.9%, and France 9.2%, collectively accounting for 70.0% 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 men's knitted suits, jackets and trousers to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

Romania's imports of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 7 090 thousand units, which is 6.6% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 38.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.4%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 7 617 thousand units, and the largest increase of 48.4% also occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Turkey, and China were the top sources for Romania's imports of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers in volume terms, together accounting for 64.4% 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 men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 37 678 thousand US dollars, showing a modest gain of 5.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 50.9%, with an average annual rate of 14.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Spain, and Italy were the main suppliers of men's knitted suits, jackets, and trousers to Romania in value terms. Poland accounted for 27.7% of imports, Spain for 15.1%, and Italy for 11.3%, jointly forming 54.1% 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