Textile-reinforced hoses without fittings market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for textile-reinforced hoses without fittings in Romania experienced a pronounced contraction in volume from 7 585 t in 2018 to 998 t in 2024. This decline was primarily driven by a steep, sustained fall in imports, which dropped from 8 427 t to 2 210 t over the period. While domestic production remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 535 t and 677 t, and exports gradually increased, these trends were insufficient to offset the reduction in imported supply.

Local specialized manufacturers, such as IPSAR SA, maintained a diverse product range for hydraulic, agricultural, and industrial applications, supported by professional hose crimping services that allowed customization to client specifications. This established domestic production base provided some resilience, but did not counter the overall market shrinkage. The market continued to offer a wide variety of hose types, including extruded, reinforced, and homogeneous hoses with textile or metal inserts, adapted for transferring water, air, petroleum, chemicals, and dry materials.

External factors influenced the market's trajectory. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 likely disrupted global supply chains, contributing to the sharp import decline that year. Subsequently, in 2022, the introduction of official waste management legislation covering rubber materials may have affected operational practices and costs for industry players. The market continued its downward trend in the following years, with the total value also declining from $20.6 million to $12.2 million, indicating a shift toward potentially higher-value products or pricing pressures amid the volume contraction.

Production textile-reinforced hoses without fittings in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2018, Romania's output of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings was valued at 3 619 thousand US dollars, marking a year-on-year contraction of 49.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2018, Romania produced 584.0 tonnes of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings, representing a steep reduction of 25.5% compared to the previous year.

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

Exports textile-reinforced hoses without fittings from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's cross-border shipments of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 739 tonnes, which is 19.0% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 3.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 425 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 15.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and the United States played the leading roles in Romania's exports of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings in kind. Italy accounted for 49.9% of exports, Germany for 24.3%, and the United States for 6.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 80.2% 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

In 2020, Romania's export volume of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings in value terms amounted to 11 642 thousand US dollars, constituting an 11.7% contraction compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 24.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 20.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 7.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and the United States were the main buyers of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings from Romania in value terms. Italy accounted for 31.5% of exports, Germany for 24.3%, and the United States for 12.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 67.8% 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 textile-reinforced hoses without fittings to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 1 770 tonnes, equivalent to a fall of 59.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 76.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -38.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 8 427 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 10.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Romania's imports in kind was strongly focused on France, whose share reached 75.5% of total flows, with other partners accounting for the remaining volume.

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 textile-reinforced hoses without fittings from abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Romania imported a total of 23 808 thousand US dollars of these hoses, reflecting a moderate decline of 9.2% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.5%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 29 246 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 10.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Spain remained the key directions for Romania's imports of textile-reinforced hoses without fittings in value terms. France accounted for 34.1% of imports, Germany for 12.0%, and Spain for 10.8%. Together, these three countries comprised 56.8% 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