Plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

After a slight dip to $42.6 million in 2019, the Romanian market for plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins recovered in 2020, reaching $45.5 million. This growth coincided with increased consumer demand for hygienic, easy-to-clean surfaces and space-saving shower cabins, reflecting changed preferences for bathroom functionality. The market then surged to a peak of $56.6 million in 2021, supported by a wider offer of ergonomic and minimalist designs, including freestanding models, which catered to evolving aesthetic trends.

Following the 2021 peak, the market volume contracted to $51.1 million in 2022 and further to $46.3 million in 2023. A notable recovery occurred in 2024, with the market value rising to $54.5 million. The period was characterized by sustained consumer interest in minimalist design and personalized bathroom solutions.

Production plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2018, Romania's production of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins reached its peak value of 36 044 K $ US. This was followed by a decline to 33 131 K $ US in 2019, representing an 8.1% decrease. In 2020, production recovered slightly to 34 956 K $ US, marking a 5.5% year-over-year increase.

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

Exports plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's export volume of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins stood at 1 827 t in 2020, which was an 18.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 28.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 2.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy remained the dominant destination for Romania's exports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in kind, accounting for 92.2% of the total volume.

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

After a two-year decline, Romania's exports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in value terms increased in 2020, totaling 8 469 K $ US, up 1.8% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 8 319 K $ US, following the largest decline of 34.3% in 2018. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 34.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -13.0%.

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

During 2017–2020, Italy was the leading buyer of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins from Romania in value terms, with a share of 87.8% of total exports. The remaining exports were distributed among various 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 plastic baths, sinks and wash-basins to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year rise, Romania's imports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in kind declined in 2020, totaling 6 416 t, a slight decrease of 1.2% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 496 t, with the largest increase of 15.4% occurring in 2018. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 21.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the primary source for Romania's imports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in kind, representing 75.9% of total flows. Other partners accounted for the remaining volume.

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 plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in value terms increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 18 983 K $ US, a gain of 6.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 31.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.5%.

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

In the period 2017–2020, China, Poland, and Bulgaria were the main sources for Romania's imports of plastic baths, sinks, and wash-basins in value terms. China accounted for 55.1%, Poland for 13.6%, and Bulgaria for 6.1%, together making up 74.8% of total imports.

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

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