Tents market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the tent market in Romania reached 1 668 t, supported by established industrial players such as CCSM Corturi Industriale, which strengthened its position through durable solutions for agriculture and logistics. The market volume then contracted by 21% to 1 310 t in 2019, a decline that coincided with rising wage pressures, which increased costs for related textile industries and likely dampened demand for textile-based tents. By 2020, the market had recovered to 1 395 t, showing resilience despite the absence of major reported drivers.

Between 2020 and 2024, the tent market grew substantially by 59% to reach 2 221 t. This expansion occurred even as producers faced persistent cost pressures from the 2022 energy crisis and rising prices for construction materials like steel, which were driven by global inflation and supply chain disruptions. The primary growth drivers were a significant influx of foreign direct investment, which improved access to financing for local manufacturers, and shifts in consumer preferences toward more innovative and specialized tents for events and logistics.

Production tents in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's tent production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output of tents was valued at 11 602 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 32.6% improvement compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 33.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 10.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 7 973 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 8.4% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Tent production in Romania increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Romania produced 616.6 tonnes of tents, representing a sharp 30.3% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 10.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 324.7 tonnes, with the largest decline of 42.0% recorded that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 45.7% jump.

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

Exports tents from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's foreign tent supplies increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 050 tonnes, showing a 9.1% year-on-year growth. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 109%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 27.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Hungary were the main destinations for Romania's tent exports in kind. Italy accounted for 35.4% of exports, Germany for 26.0%, and Hungary for 7.6%, with these three countries together representing 69.0% 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

Romania's tent export volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 18 936 thousand US dollars, reflecting a substantial 10.8% advance from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 75.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands were the leading destinations for Romania's tent exports in value terms. Italy contributed 37.2% of exports, Germany 28.1%, and the Netherlands 8.6%, collectively accounting for 74.0% 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 tents to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania imported approximately 1 829 tonnes of tents in 2020, showing a modest 1.6% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 30.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 919 tonnes, with the largest increase of 37.4% that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 6.2% drop.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Germany were the primary sources for Romania's tent imports in kind. China accounted for 43.6% of imports, Poland for 23.4%, and Germany for 7.1%, together making up 74.1% 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

Romania's tent import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 9 943 thousand US dollars, indicating a moderate 4.0% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The peak value was in 2018 at 10 702 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 15.9% recorded that year.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Spain played key roles in Romania's tent imports in value terms. China represented 28.5% of imports, Poland 19.7%, and Spain 8.9%, jointly accounting for 57.0% 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