Weighing machines excluding balances with sensitivity of 5 cg or better including weight-operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds market in Romania, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the European automotive industry began a polarization and geographic reconfiguration of production chains, which impacted related equipment markets including weighing machines. Imports of weighing equipment into Romania amounted to 24 901 thousand dollars in 2018 but declined to 21 509 thousand dollars in 2019, possibly reflecting this restructuring. In 2020, imports recovered to 22 773 thousand dollars, while exports remained stable between 1 420 and 1 750 thousand dollars.

Domestic production of weighing machines grew from 3 011 thousand dollars in 2021 to 3 406 thousand dollars in 2022 and 3 516 thousand dollars in 2023. The total market size, however, fell from 30 762 thousand dollars in 2021 to 29 193 thousand dollars in 2022 before recovering to 31 696 thousand dollars in 2023. Imports, a key market component, fluctuated, reaching 29 731 thousand dollars in 2021, dropping to 27 454 thousand dollars in 2022, and returning to 29 735 thousand dollars in 2023.

In 2024, imports edged down slightly to 29 576 thousand dollars. Market developments included growth in Romania's automotive sector, where weighing equipment is utilized, and the entry of Chinese brands into the auto market, which may have influenced demand for specialized machinery. Supportive economic factors such as rising net average wages and easier access to consumer credit also underpinned demand.

Production weighing machines and weights in Romania

According to Faostat, there is no production of weighing machines and weights in Romania.

Exports weighing machines and weights from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of weighing machines, excluding balances with sensitivity of 5 cg or better, including weight-operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds, declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 261 tonnes, marking a 2.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 33.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 12.8%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 492 tonnes, with the largest increase of 25.1% occurring that year. In contrast, the sharpest decline of 45.4% was observed in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Cameroon were the primary buyers of Romania's weighing machines, excluding balances with sensitivity of 5 cg or better, including weight-operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds. Poland accounted for 29.6% of exports in kind, Germany for 21.5%, and Cameroon for 6.5%. Together, these three countries represented 57.5% of Romania's total exports in kind during this period.

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 cross-border shipments of weighing machines, excluding balances with sensitivity of 5 cg or better, including weight-operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds, declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 1 420 thousand US dollars, down by 14.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 28.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova, Italy, and Poland were the largest buyers of Romania's weighing machines, excluding balances with sensitivity of 5 cg or better, including weight-operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds, in value terms. Moldova accounted for 18.6% of exports in value, Italy for 11.7%, and Poland for 11.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 41.9% of total exports in value, with numerous smaller partners contributing to the remainder.

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

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

Imports weighing machines and weights to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's imports of weighing machines, excluding balances with sensitivity of 5 cg or better, including weight-operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds, increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3 754 tonnes, showing a significant gain of 26.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 50.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Ukraine were the main sources for Romania's imports in kind of weighing machines, excluding balances with sensitivity of 5 cg or better, including weight-operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds. China accounted for 47.3% of imports in kind, Germany for 9.9%, and Ukraine for 9.5%. Together, these three countries represented 66.8% of total import flows in kind.

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 imported weighing machines, excluding balances with sensitivity of 5 cg or better, including weight-operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds, valued at 22 773 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 22.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 24 901 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 34.3% that year. In contrast, the most significant decline of 13.6% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and the Netherlands formed the core of Romania's imports in value terms for weighing machines, excluding balances with sensitivity of 5 cg or better, including weight-operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds. Germany accounted for 25.1% of imports in value, China for 22.6%, and the Netherlands for 10.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 58.6% of total import flows in value.

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

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