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Metal office furniture market in Romania

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for metal office furniture in Romania experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After an initial increase to 19.3 million USD in 2019, the market volume contracted to 16.2 million USD in 2020. A subsequent recovery phase saw the market climb to 19.8 million USD by 2022, before declining again to 17.4 million USD in 2023.

In 2024, the market expanded sharply to reach 23.1 million USD. This growth was primarily driven by structural shifts in work patterns, including the widespread adoption of remote work and flexible schedules, which generated demand for modular and easily reconfigurable workstations. Concurrently, increased emphasis on employee well-being boosted the need for ergonomic seating and accessories, while a strong trend towards sustainability and multifunctional furniture further stimulated market 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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/K unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/K unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/K unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/K unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 metal office furniture in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's metal office furniture production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 8 554 K $ US, down 23.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 31.2%, with an annualized decline of 11.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 13 494 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	(16.9%)	(23.7%)	(11.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Romania's metal office furniture production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 142.9 K units were produced, a decrease of 32.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 63.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 28.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(39.2%)	(11.7%)	(32.7%)	(28.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports metal office furniture from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

After a two-year decline, Romania's metal office furniture export volume increased in 2020. The country exported 631 K units, showing a solid 18.5% rise compared to the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 533 K units, which also saw the largest annual decline of 13.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	(13.9%)	18.5%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Italy, and Germany were the main markets for Romania's metal office furniture exports in kind. Belgium accounted for 37.5% of exports, Italy for 22.0%, and Germany for 10.0%, together representing 69.6% of total 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, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's cross-border shipments of metal office furniture amounted to 4 007 K $ US, up 10.7% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 619 K $ US, which saw the largest annual decline of 20.2%. The peak value was in 2018 at 4 534 K $ US, with the largest annual increase of 15.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	(20.2%)	10.7%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Belgium, and Germany remained the three largest markets for Romania's metal office furniture exports in value terms, together accounting for 58.2% of total 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 metal office furniture to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

Foreign metal office furniture supplies to Romania increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 331 K units, indicating a 2.9% uptick from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 120.4%, with an annualized rate of 30.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	70.9%	25.3%	2.9%	30.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of metal office furniture to Romania relied on a diverse range of partner countries. Italy accounted for 17.4% of imports, Hungary for 13.8%, and China for 11.3%, together representing 42.6% of total 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, K $ US

After a two-year rise, imported metal office furniture volumes to Romania declined in 2020. Romania imported 11 656 K $ US worth of metal office furniture, nearly unchanged from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 97.6%, equating to an annualized growth of 25.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 11 698 K $ US, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 56.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	56.9%	26.4%	(0.4%)	25.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Hungary, and Germany stood out as the main markets for Romania's metal office furniture imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 22.0% of imports, Hungary for 15.0%, and Germany for 13.9%, together representing 50.9% 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