New pneumatic tyres market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian new pneumatic tire market began the period with volume growth, reaching 16.1 million units in 2019 from 15.6 million in 2018. This increase was driven by the elimination of an environmental tax that boosted sales, coupled with expanding consumer preference for all-season tires and larger 17-inch rims. After a drop to 14.6 million units in 2020, the market recovered to 16.5 million units in 2021.

From 2022 onward, significant capacity expansions reshaped the production landscape. A new entrant from Russia began constructing a €100 million tire factory in Oradea, while established global players relocated production from Poland to Romania. In 2023, the EUDR regulation on deforestation-free rubber introduced new compliance requirements for tire manufacturers, coinciding with Romania rising as a major exporter.

By 2024, mandatory winter tire legislation requiring use on snow- or ice-covered roads influenced seasonal demand patterns. Innovations in tire materials, including graphene and biodegradable compounds, promised enhanced durability. However, the domestic market volume fell to 12.6 million units, with value decreasing to $727 million after peaking at $916 million in 2023.

Production new pneumatic tyres in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Romania's production of new pneumatic tyres declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 531 million US dollars, down 8.3% from 2019. Over the 2018-2020 period, production fell by 13.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Romania's production of new pneumatic tyres declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 33 121 thousand units were produced, an 8.2% decrease from 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production dropped by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%.

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

Exports new pneumatic tyres from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

After rising for two years, Romania's exports of new pneumatic tyres declined. In 2020, exports totaled 31 610 thousand units, down 10.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 2.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -0.8%. The peak was in 2019 at 35 104 thousand units, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 7.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania's exports of new pneumatic tyres were widely distributed across markets. Germany accounted for 23.5% of exports, France for 9.6%, and Italy for 8.7%, together making up 41.8% of total 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 new pneumatic tyres declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 558 million US dollars, a 6.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 700 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania's exports of new pneumatic tyres in value terms had a broad market base. Germany represented 23.8% of exports, France 10.2%, and Italy 8.1%, together accounting for 42.1% of total flows, while the remaining 57.9% was spread across numerous other 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 new pneumatic tyres to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

After increasing for two years, Romania's imports of new pneumatic tyres declined. In 2020, imports stood at 13 048 thousand units, down 13.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 16%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The peak was in 2019 at 15 110 thousand units, with the largest increase in 2018 at 20.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania's imports of new pneumatic tyres in kind were diversified. China accounted for 16.1% of imports, Poland for 15.6%, and Thailand for 9.2%, together making up 40.9% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

After two years of growth, Romania's imports of new pneumatic tyres declined. In 2020, import volume was 553 million US dollars, down 8.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 34%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.3%. The highest value was in 2019 at 606 million US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 at 31.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania's imports of new pneumatic tyres in value terms were not concentrated on a few key sources. Poland accounted for 15.8% of imports, Hungary for 13.2%, and Germany for 10.3%, together representing 39.3% of total flows.

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

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