Narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive excluding labels, badges and similar articles market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Romania's narrow woven fabrics market saw a contraction in trade. Imports dropped from 106.2 million USD to 76.2 million USD, while exports fell from 46.4 million USD to 39.1 million USD. In 2018, local manufacturer SC ȚESĂTURI TRANSILVĂNENE SRL expanded its production capacity by acquiring four new high-performance weaving machines with electronic controls, which increased productivity and modernized operations, likely bolstering the industry's capabilities.

From 2021 onward, the market continued to shrink. The market size declined from 49.3 million USD in 2021 to 29.3 million USD in 2024. Domestic production also fell sharply, from 1.8 million USD to 0.7 million USD over the same period. Exports partially recovered after 2020, reaching 46.9 million USD in 2024, but imports kept decreasing to 75.5 million USD.

Production narrow woven fabrics in Romania

According to Faostat, there is no production of narrow woven fabrics in Romania.

Exports narrow woven fabrics from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive, excluding labels, badges, and similar articles, have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 9 330 tonnes, marking a moderate gain of 4.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Turkey, and Poland were the largest destinations for Romania's exports in kind of these fabrics. Hungary accounted for 32.8% of exports, Turkey for 26.5%, and Poland for 15.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 74.5% 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, M $ US

Romania's exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive, excluding labels, badges, and similar articles, declined in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value totalled 39.1 million US dollars, representing a decrease of 14.2% year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 46.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary, Turkey, and Poland were the main destinations for Romania's exports in value terms of these fabrics. Hungary absorbed 22.6% of exports, Turkey 17.6%, and Poland 13.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 53.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports narrow woven fabrics to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive, excluding labels, badges, and similar articles, declined in volume for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 6 450 tonnes, down by 14.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 42.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.9%.

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

The market base for imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diverse. Italy, Germany, and Spain were the top sources, with Italy accounting for 21.6% of imports, Germany for 12.4%, and Spain for 10.7%. Together, these three countries made up 44.7% of total import flows, while the remaining 55.3% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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, M $ US

Romania's imports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive, excluding labels, badges, and similar articles, declined in value for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 39.1 million US dollars, amounting to a substantial decrease of 18.7% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 27.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 106.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 0.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and France were the primary sources for Romania's imports in value terms of these fabrics. Italy accounted for 32.2% of imports, Germany for 22.0%, and France for 8.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 62.3% of total import value, remaining the main destinations for these products to Romania.

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

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