Non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats showed significant volatility in volume between 2018 and 2024. After a period of relative stability, the physical market size surged by 37% in 2021 to reach 4 716 t, marking a clear high point for the period. This peak was followed by a multi-year contraction, with volume falling to 3 217 t in 2022 and further to 2 971 t in 2024. Underlying consumer demand, driven by preferences for durable, easy-to-clean, and protective flooring solutions for both automotive and construction applications, provided a consistent base for the market throughout this period.

While volume contracted, the market's value in U.S. dollars told a different story, indicating a shift toward higher-value products or rising prices. From a low of $7.6 million in 2020, the market value grew steadily to exceed $13.4 million by 2024. This growth in value occurred despite the physical volume being 14% lower in 2024 than in 2018, underscoring a change in the market's composition. The automotive and construction industries remained key demand drivers, influencing the need for specialized rubber mats and coverings in garages, industrial spaces, and sporting facilities.

Production non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's production of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats was valued at 1 818 thousand US dollars, marking a 26.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production declined by 23%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.3%. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 2 466 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-over-year increase of 4.5% also occurring in that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Romania produced 945 tonnes of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats, representing a significant 19.4% drop from 2019. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 17.4%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.2%. The peak production volume was reached in 2019 at 1 173 tonnes, with the largest increase of 2.5% also recorded in that year.

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

Exports non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed an unstable trend during the analyzed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 126 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 247 tonnes, resulting in a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania's exports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats amounted to 126 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 49.0% decline compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 247 tonnes, with the largest increase of 90.3% also occurring in that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria (22.0% of exports in kind), Austria (15.3% of exports in kind), and Hungary (15.1% of exports in kind) were the primary destinations for Romania's exports in kind, collectively accounting for 52.3% 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

Following a two-year upward trend, Romania's exports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats declined. In 2020, exports were valued at 624 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial 24.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.8%. The maximum export value was recorded in 2019 at 821 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 16.1% also occurring in that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria (36.3% of exports in value terms), Moldova (16.5% of exports in value terms), and France (12.5% of exports in value terms) held the largest shares of Romania's exports in value terms, together comprising 65.3% 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 non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Romania's imports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats declined. In 2020, imports totaled 2 619 tonnes, which was 1.6% lower than in the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 10.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 661 tonnes, with the largest increase of 9.9% also occurring in that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for imports in kind was diverse, with Poland (14.8% of imports in kind), Turkey (13.7% of imports in kind), and China (12.8% of imports in kind) together accounting for only 41.3% of total import flows. The remaining 58.7% was distributed among many 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, K $ US

Romania's imports of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 6 442 thousand US dollars, down by 14.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.8%. The maximum import value was recorded in 2018 at 8 019 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 4.0% also occurring in that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of non-cellular rubber floor coverings and mats to Romania were spread across numerous countries. France (22.0% of imports in value terms), Poland (15.4% of imports in value terms), and Germany (10.6% of imports in value terms) together accounted for only 48.1% 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