Women's knitted dresses market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for women's knitted dresses in Romania showed significant volatility. After growing by 22% in 2019 to 5.3 million units, the market volume fell by 32% in 2020 to 3.6 million units. The increase in 2019 coincided with strengthening consumer demand trends favoring comfortable and elegant models, including body-hugging styles and dresses made from natural materials like cotton and wool. However, the sharp contraction in 2020 occurred without notable changes in legislation, policy, or market structure according to the available sources.

The subsequent period from 2021 to 2022 marked a rapid recovery, with the market expanding by 57% in 2021 to 5.6 million units and growing a further 21% in 2022 to reach 6.7 million units. This upward movement took place against a backdrop of sustained consumer preference for versatile knitted dresses that combine knitwear with other materials such as tulle or pleated skirts, offered in a wide color palette from neutrals to pastels.

In 2023, the market contracted by 16% to 5.7 million units, but then grew by 15% in 2024, reaching 6.6 million units. The market's movement during these later years reflects a stabilization following the earlier fluctuations, without specific disruptive factors highlighted in the sources for this period.

Production women's knitted dresses in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of women's knitted dresses has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 7 754 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp year-on-year decrease of 35.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 59.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -26.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Romania's production of women's knitted dresses has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 720 thousand units were produced, representing an abrupt drop of 53.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 74.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -36.9%.

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

Exports women's knitted dresses from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

Romania's exports of women's knitted dresses have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 1 670 thousand units, a solid decrease of 19.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 40.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Hungary were the main buyers of women's knitted dresses from Romania, accounting for 37.4%, 20.6%, and 14.6% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they comprised 72.5% of total exports in kind.

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 exports of women's knitted dresses have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 20 932 thousand US dollars, a drop of 25.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 45.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -18.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Germany formed the core of Romania's exports in value terms, accounting for 35.7%, 30.0%, and 10.7% of exports, respectively. Together, they took 76.4% 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 women's knitted dresses to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

After a two-year advance, Romania's imports of women's knitted dresses declined. In 2020, the country imported 4 517 thousand units, which is 22.3% lower year-on-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 811 thousand units, following the largest increase of 21.5% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Germany, and Spain were the main suppliers of women's knitted dresses to Romania, accounting for 45.9%, 11.0%, and 10.0% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, they comprised 66.9% of total imports 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

After a two-year gain, Romania's imports of women's knitted dresses declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 33 727 thousand US dollars, a solid fall of 13.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 16.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 39 094 thousand US dollars, following the largest increase of 19.6% in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Poland, Spain, and Italy remained the key directions for Romania's imports in value terms, accounting for 37.4%, 13.5%, and 12.6% of imports, respectively. Together, they took 63.5% 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