Not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings saw a strong expansion in physical volume from 2 755 t in 2018 to 14 760 t in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by steady demand from commercial and industrial construction, where these PVC and HDPE tubes are essential for electrical cable protection due to their fire-resistant, mechanically robust, and electrically insulating properties.

Consumer preference for easily installable and adaptable products further supported market uptake, as the tubes' ability to withstand extreme temperatures and their self-extinguishing characteristics made them a preferred choice for safe and durable cable management in building projects. This functional demand created a stable foundation for market expansion throughout the period.

By 2023, domestic production had risen to 17 941 t, indicating robust local manufacturing capacity responding to the sustained need for these specialized plastic tubes in electrical installations and related applications.

Production not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 17 807 thousand US dollars, marking a robust 20.3% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production surged by 233.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 49.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Romania's production of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 9 485 tonnes, reflecting a 10.9% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production jumped by 276.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 55.5%.

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

Exports not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings from Romania

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Romania exported 8 452 tonnes of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings, representing a 7.0% advance compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 9.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania's exports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings were not concentrated on a few key destinations. Italy accounted for 14.9% of exports, Spain for 11.0%, and Poland for 6.7%, with these three countries together making up just 32.6% 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, K $ US

Romania's exports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 36 965 thousand US dollars, up by 2.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 32.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania's exports in value terms of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings relied on a wide range of partner countries. Moldova accounted for 10.1% of exports, Italy for 9.0%, and Poland for 7.5%, with these three together taking just 26.6% of total 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 not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported approximately 6 879 tonnes, marking a 14.8% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 28.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Germany, Italy, and Hungary—together accounted for 61.1% of total imports in kind of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings to Romania.

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 not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 48 676 thousand US dollars, down by 1.7% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 9.4%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 8.8%. The maximum value was reached in 2018, at 54 304 thousand US dollars.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Czechia, and Hungary remained the main markets for Romania's imports in value terms of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings. Germany accounted for 50.6% of imports, Czechia for 15.9%, and Hungary for 6.6%, with these three jointly taking 73.1% 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