Reinforced flexible tubes and hoses market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for reinforced flexible plastic tubes and hoses demonstrated substantial expansion from 2018 to 2024, rising from $97.6 million to $141.6 million. This growth was punctuated by a peak of $146.1 million in 2022, following a strong increase in domestic production which reached $104.9 million that same year. A minor contraction in market size occurred in 2020, while 2023 saw a moderate decline in both market volume and production.

EU regulatory measures significantly influenced the market from 2021 onward. The introduction of mandatory marking requirements for single-use plastics in July 2021, aimed at reducing environmental impact, prompted adaptations in manufacturing and likely supported the market's rise through 2022. The subsequent implementation of extended producer responsibility for tobacco products with filters from January 2023 added compliance pressures, coinciding with the market dip in 2023. Anticipation of further EU design rules for plastic products, applicable from July 2024, contributed to the market's recovery in that year.

Production reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Romania's production of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses experienced a decline. In 2020, output was valued at 81 511 thousand US dollars, marking a modest decrease of 4.3% compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually increased by 70.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 19.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 85 179 thousand US dollars, while the most significant annual increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 35.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Production volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with the highest volume being 2.8 times greater than the lowest. In 2020, Romania produced 39 321 tonnes of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses, representing an 11.3% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 44 337 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 100.6%.

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

Exports reinforced flexible tubes and hoses from Romania

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Romania's exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 599 tonnes, reflecting a limited decrease of 6.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 34.5%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 10.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 745 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 67.4%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 14.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Moldova, Hungary, and Germany were the top destinations for Romania's exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in volume terms. Moldova accounted for 23.2% of exports, Hungary for 17.2%, and Germany for 9.7%. Together, these three countries represented 50.1% 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 two years of growth, Romania's exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in value terms declined. In 2020, exports totaled 8 613 thousand US dollars, constituting a gradual drop of 7.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 26%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 8.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 9 336 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 35.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania's exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in value terms were characterized by a broad distribution across markets. Moldova accounted for 19.1% of exports, Ukraine for 15.4%, and Germany for 12.9%. Together, these three countries represented 47.3% 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 reinforced flexible tubes and hoses to Romania

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Romania's imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in volume terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 10 898 tonnes, reflecting a sharp advance of 39.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 71.5%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 19.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Poland, and Germany consistently held leading positions in Romania's import structure for reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in volume terms. Italy accounted for 28.0% of imports, Poland for 16.6%, and Germany for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented 56.7% of total import 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

In 2020, Romania's imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in value terms reached 40 425 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 20.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 6.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 41 853 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 24.7%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 5.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Poland remained the key partners for Romania's imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in value terms. Germany accounted for 25.5% of imports, Italy for 22.0%, and Poland for 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented 55.3% 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