Trunks, suitcases and similar containers market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for trunks and suitcases in Romania contracted sharply in 2020, falling to 13,788 thousand dollars from 17,593 thousand in 2019. This decline was directly linked to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which made consumers more cautious and led to a reduction in travel and related purchases.

A strong recovery followed in 2021, with the market size expanding to 20,618 thousand dollars. This growth was supported by the accelerated digitalization of retail and a significant rise in online shopping, as companies invested in e-commerce platforms to adapt to changing consumer behavior during the pandemic.

In subsequent years, broader economic factors continued to influence the market environment. High inflation, reaching 13.80% in 2022, increased price sensitivity among consumers, while a growing focus on product quality and sustainable consumption began shaping preferences within the fashion and accessories segment from 2023 onward.

Production trunks, suitcases and similar containers in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's production of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers was valued at 4 962 thousand US dollars, marking a modest 5.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.8%.

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

Exports trunks, suitcases and similar containers from Romania

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Romania's exports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers declined in 2020. The export volume reached 1 344 tonnes, representing a 26.3% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 53.9%, with an annualized rate of 15.5%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 823 tonnes, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 49.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and France were the primary destinations for Romania's exports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers in volume terms. Italy accounted for 41.7% of exports, Germany for 22.0%, and France for 5.1%, collectively making up 68.8% 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

The export market for trunks, suitcases, and similar containers from Romania showed significant volatility during this period. In 2020, exports amounted to 18 435 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 29.2% year-over-year contraction. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 26 042 thousand US dollars, while the lowest was in 2017, resulting in a 1.9-fold gap between these years. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 74.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and France were the largest buyers of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers from Romania in value terms. Italy represented 47.3% of exports, Germany 20.1%, and France 6.4%, together accounting for 73.8% 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 trunks, suitcases and similar containers to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 3 801 tonnes. This represented a sharp 40.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 27.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 10.1%. The peak import volume was in 2018 at 6 846 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase at 30.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Poland, and Czechia consistently led as the main sources for Romania's imports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers in volume terms. China accounted for 53.8% of imports, Poland for 12.9%, and Czechia for 8.7%, collectively representing 75.4% 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 imports of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers in value terms declined for the second year in a row in 2020, reaching 27 262 thousand US dollars. This marked a significant 30.0% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 10.5%, with an annualized decline of 3.6%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 45 335 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase at 48.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—China, Poland, and Germany—collectively accounted for 60.8% of Romania's total import value for trunks, suitcases, and similar containers.

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

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