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Wheelchairs market in Romania

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The wheelchair market in Romania, measured in units, experienced overall growth from 2019 to 2024. After a slight contraction in 2020 to 24 566 units, the market recovered and expanded steadily, reaching 45 933 units by 2024. This represents a near doubling of physical volume over the five-year period.

The surge in 2024, where market volume jumped by over 13 000 units from the previous year, was primarily fueled by a sharp increase in imports, which rose to 44 352 units. Domestic production remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1 700 and 1 800 units annually, indicating that the Romanian market is largely supplied through international trade.

In value terms, the market showed a different trajectory, with a significant drop in 2020 to 8.7 million US dollars, followed by a gradual recovery to 10.5 million US dollars in 2024. The disparity between the strong volume growth and more modest value increase suggests changes in product mix or average prices over the years.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2019-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2019-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Romania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Romania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production wheelchairs in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Romania's wheelchair production was valued at 6 422 thousand US dollars, marking a significant decline of 27.7% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(27.7%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

In 2020, Romania produced 1 755 units of wheelchairs, representing a moderate decrease of 6.5% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(6.5%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wheelchairs from Romania

Exports in kind, unit

Romania's cross-border shipments of wheelchairs declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports fell to just 1 unit, reflecting a dramatic drop of 94.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 98.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 74.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.1%)	(67.9%)	(94.4%)	(74.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, two key markets—Hungary and Bulgaria—together accounted for 91.8% of Romania's total wheelchair exports in volume, with the remainder distributed among various other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Romania's wheelchair export value declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 0.2 thousand US dollars, down 96.0% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 98.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -73.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.5%)	(40.6%)	(96.0%)	(73.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three primary markets—Hungary, Bulgaria, and Moldova—collectively represented 94.3% of Romania's total wheelchair export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports wheelchairs to Romania

Imports in kind, unit

After two years of growth, Romania's cross-border shipments of wheelchairs declined. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 22 812 units, a slight decrease of 2.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 21.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.7%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 23 397 units, with the largest year-over-year increase of 19.4% also occurring in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	19.4%	(2.5%)	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (67.9% of import volume), Hungary (10.0%), and Poland (8.0%) were the main sources for Romania's wheelchair imports, together accounting for 86.0% of total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year uptrend, Romania's wheelchair imports from abroad declined. In 2020, imports stood at 2 312 thousand US dollars, showing minimal change compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 21.4%, with an annualized rate of 6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 323 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase of 11.1% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.1%	9.8%	(0.5%)	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, China (45.1% of import value), Poland (14.0%), and Italy (12.6%) together made up 71.6% of Romania's total wheelchair import value, remaining the top sources.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io