Plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for plastic fittings in Romania fluctuated, starting at 7 954 t in 2018, declining to 7 567 t in 2019, and then recovering to 8 188 t in 2020. The subsequent period saw more pronounced shifts driven by regulatory and economic factors.

The implementation of EU Directive 2019/904 in Romania through Ordinance No. 6/2021, effective from July 3, 2021, introduced restrictions and marking rules for single-use plastic products, including accessories. This contributed to a market volume reduction to 7 565 t in 2021. In 2022, the market expanded to 8 704 t. The following year, with the application of a 5% reduction target for single-use plastic quantities compared to 2022, the market stabilized at 8 570 t in 2023.

In 2024, new design requirements for plastic bottles with attached caps came into force on July 3, alongside extended producer responsibility measures from December 31. Simultaneously, rising raw material costs influenced by geopolitical conflicts and a 15% decline in Romania's traditional construction materials market in early 2024 contributed to a 10% drop in the fittings market volume to 7 669 t. Local furniture companies, such as Trend Furniture, expanded their supplier portfolios by 20% for the premium segment, while major plastic producers like TeraPlast SA and RomCarbon maintained stable operations.

Production plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 26 718 K $ US, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 33 768 K $ US, which represented an 18.9% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 20.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, Romania's production of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork declined. In 2020, 4 882 tonnes were produced, down 6.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production increased by 14.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.6%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 5 216 tonnes. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, rising by 15.0%.

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

Exports plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork from Romania

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. From 2017 to 2019, exports fluctuated significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 2.8 times. In 2020, deliveries from Romania stood at 1 274 tonnes, reflecting a sharp reduction of 27.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 746 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 175.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork from Romania were not heavily concentrated. Slovakia accounted for 16.0% of exports in kind, Turkey for 11.2%, and Germany for 10.9%. Together, these three countries captured only 38.0% of total flows, indicating a diversified export structure.

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

Plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork shipments from Romania declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 20 064 K $ US, down 9.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 40.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 22 822 K $ US, which represented a 60.1% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the largest buyer, accounting for 18.3% of exports in value terms, followed by Morocco at 9.9% and Slovakia at 8.2%. Together, these three countries formed the largest group of buyers, but their combined contribution was limited to 36.4% of total exports, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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 fittings for furniture and coachwork to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania imported 4 580 tonnes of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in 2020, an 11.8% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 15.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 750 tonnes, marking a 19.6% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 13.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the main source, accounting for 29.1% of imports in kind, followed by Poland at 13.8% and Czechia at 9.3%. Together, these three countries formed the primary group of destinations, with a combined share of 52.2% of total flows.

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

After two years of growth, imports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork to Romania declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 59 007 K $ US, showing a reduction of 6.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 36.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 63 233 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 32.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the dominant market, accounting for 49.9% of imports in value terms, followed by Czechia at 9.0% and Poland at 8.1%. These three countries jointly accounted for 67.0% of total flows, highlighting a concentrated import structure.

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

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