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Pocket or handbag articles market in Romania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for pocket or handbag articles in Romania, measured in value, contracted significantly from over 30.6 million USD in 2018 to a low of 17.1 million USD in 2021. This downward trend was interrupted by a modest recovery to 19.1 million USD in 2022, followed by another dip in 2023.

By 2024, the market value stabilized and showed a slight increase to 17.5 million USD. This uptick coincided with shifting consumer tastes, including a growing preference for larger, more practical bags and an increased demand for items made from eco-friendly leather, which encouraged renewed spending in the segment.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pocket or handbag articles in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of pocket and handbag articles has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 17 167 thousand US dollars, marking a year-on-year drop of 14.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 26.3%, with an average annual decline of 9.7%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 25 021 thousand US dollars, which saw a 7.4% increase that year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production dropped by 20.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	(20.0%)	(14.2%)	(9.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pocket or handbag articles from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of pocket and handbag articles by volume have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 460 tonnes, representing a substantial 21.1% decline compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export volumes fell by 52.5%, with an average annual decrease of 22.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.2%)	(33.0%)	(21.1%)	(22.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated Romania's exports of pocket and handbag articles by volume, accounting for 80.2% of the total. The remaining exports were distributed among a diverse group of smaller countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market showed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 18 156 thousand US dollars, then surged to a high in 2020 at 39 636 thousand US dollars, representing a 2.2-fold increase between these years. In 2020, the value of pocket and handbag articles leaving Romania jumped by 118.3% year-on-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 15.9% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.4%	(15.9%)	118.3%	29.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Hungary, and France were the main destinations for Romania's pocket and handbag articles by value. Italy accounted for 63.8% of exports, Hungary for 11.0%, and France for 9.3%, together making up 84.1% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Romania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pocket or handbag articles to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Romania's imports of pocket and handbag articles by volume declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 970 tonnes, reflecting a sharp 47.0% contraction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import volumes decreased by 9.1%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 3.1%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 1 829 tonnes, which saw a 56.9% increase that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	56.9%	(47.0%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Italy, and Poland led Romania's imports of pocket and handbag articles by volume. China accounted for 45.3% of imports, Italy for 15.2%, and Poland for 7.3%, together representing 67.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Romania's import value for pocket and handbag articles reached 44 124 thousand US dollars, a sharp 76.9% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with an 8.3% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.1%	(8.3%)	76.9%	28.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, Italy, China, and the Netherlands were the largest contributors to Romania's imports of pocket and handbag articles by value. Italy accounted for 31.4% of imports, China for 21.4%, and the Netherlands for 8.2%, jointly making up 61.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io