Micrometers, calipers and gauges market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for micrometers, calipers and gauges in Romania displayed notable fluctuations from 2018 to 2024. Starting at USD 4.28 million in 2018, it grew slightly to USD 4.41 million in 2019 before contracting sharply to USD 3.58 million in 2020. A strong recovery followed, lifting the market to USD 4.55 million in 2022, but subsequent years saw declines to USD 4.41 million in 2023 and USD 3.47 million in 2024.

The market expansion in 2022 was supported by regulatory changes in legal metrology. The introduction of Order no. 77/2022 imposed mandatory calibration certificates for measuring instruments during initial and periodic verifications. This requirement likely stimulated demand for compliant micrometers, calipers and gauges, as businesses sought to upgrade or certify their equipment to meet the new standards.

Production micrometers, calipers and gauges in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of micrometers, calipers, and gauges declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 443.5 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 16.0% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 13.6%, with an average annual decline of 4.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 682.8 thousand US dollars, which saw a 33.0% increase. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with a 22.7% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Following two years of growth, Romania's production volume of micrometers, calipers, and gauges declined. In 2020, 13,145 units were produced, representing a sharp 18.0% contraction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production increased by 20.2%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 6.3%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 16,025 units, while the largest increase of 40.3% was recorded in 2018.

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

Exports micrometers, calipers and gauges from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Romania's exports of micrometers, calipers, and gauges hit their lowest point in 2018 at 18.0 thousand units, then surged to a maximum of 192.6 thousand units in 2019—a fluctuation of 10.7 times. In 2020, exports dropped sharply to 46.0 thousand units, marking a steep 76.1% decline compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 968.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia consistently accounted for 83.3% of Romania's total exports in kind, highlighting a high concentration on this market, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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 exported 445 thousand US dollars worth of micrometers, calipers, and gauges, indicating a modest 3.9% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 5.1%, with an average annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 383 thousand US dollars, which saw an 18.3% drop. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 20.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. The United States (25.1% of exports), Russia (9.4%), and France (8.8%) together accounted for only 43.3% of total flows, while the remaining 56.7% was spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports micrometers, calipers and gauges to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

Romania's imports of micrometers, calipers, and gauges declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 286.7 thousand units, equivalent to a slight 2.0% drop relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.1%, with an average annual decline of 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (64.8% of imports in kind), China (12.4%), and Turkey (7.1%) were the main suppliers of micrometers, calipers, and gauges to Romania, together comprising 84.2% of total imports in kind.

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

After two years of growth, Romania's imports of micrometers, calipers, and gauges declined. In 2020, imports totaled 3,586 thousand US dollars, which is 17.4% less year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4,343 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase of 16.5% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (45.4% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (9.3%), and the United States (8.3%) led the ranking of suppliers to Romania, with their combined share reaching 63.0% of total imports 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