Sewing thread of man-made filaments market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The Romanian market for sewing thread of man-made filaments entered a prolonged contraction from 2018 to 2021, with its total value dropping from 50 515 thousand US dollars to 31 064 thousand US dollars. This downturn was reflected in lower domestic production and reduced import activity over the same period.

A decisive reversal began in 2022, as the market value surged to 48 460 thousand US dollars and local production increased by nearly 50%. This rebound was supported by the implementation of the RO e-Transport system starting July 1, 2022, which mandated electronic declarations for transporting high fiscal-risk goods, including sewing thread. The regulation formalized supply chains and improved market transparency, contributing to a more stable operating environment for producers.

Market growth extended into 2023, reaching 54 753 thousand US dollars, before a subsequent adjustment reduced the value to 43 764 thousand US dollars in 2024, highlighting the market's continued sensitivity to external and regulatory factors.

Production sewing thread of man-made filaments in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of sewing thread made from man-made filaments declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 40 149 thousand US dollars, representing a 13.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the three-year period from 2018 to 2020, production fell by 14.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Romania produced 3 335 tonnes of sewing thread from man-made filaments, down 13.7% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, production decreased by 12.3%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 4.3%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 866 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.7%.

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

Exports sewing thread of man-made filaments from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of sewing thread made from man-made filaments totaled 3 221 tonnes in 2020, showing a modest year-on-year decline of 6.6%. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 6.9%, averaging an annual drop of 2.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 0.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Poland were the main destinations for Romania's sewing thread exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 29.8% of exports, Hungary for 19.5%, and Poland for 16.0%. Together, these three countries represented 65.4% of total export volumes.

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 sewing thread made from man-made filaments declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 39 042 thousand US dollars, marking a modest 6.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 2.1%, with an average annual decline of 0.7%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 42 659 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Poland formed the core of Romania's sewing thread exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 36.7% of export value, Hungary for 18.8%, and Poland for 12.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 68.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports sewing thread of man-made filaments to Romania

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Import volumes of sewing thread made from man-made filaments into Romania showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2020. In 2020, imports amounted to 3 286 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 14.8% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 13 831 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 17.1%. In 2019, imports experienced the sharpest decline of 72.1%. Over this period, the difference between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2020 was 4.2-fold.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom were the largest sources of Romania's sewing thread imports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 55.6% of imports, Italy for 22.6%, and the United Kingdom for 3.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 81.6% of total import volumes.

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 sewing thread made from man-made filaments declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 35 374 thousand US dollars, indicating a strong 10.9% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 17.6%, averaging an annual decline of 6.3%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 46 314 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.9%. The sharpest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 14.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom played leading roles in Romania's sewing thread imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 32.0% of import value, Italy for 17.2%, and the United Kingdom for 13.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 62.8% of total import value.

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

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