Women's knitted outerwear market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's knitted outerwear in Romania showed substantial growth over the period from 2018 to 2023, increasing from around 2.0 million units to 2.7 million units. This expansion was interrupted only in 2020, when market volume dipped slightly, before resuming its upward trajectory.

Underlying this market growth was a steady rise in imports, which climbed from 1.9 million units in 2018 to 2.9 million units in 2023. Domestic production, in contrast, contracted sharply during the same period, falling from 751 thousand units to 335 thousand units by 2023.

By 2023, the market reached its highest point in the observed period at 2.7 million units, representing a significant recovery and growth beyond pre-2020 levels. The import-driven model solidified as exports remained relatively stable.

Production women's knitted outerwear in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of women's knitted outerwear declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 10 319 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 29.4% drop compared to 2019. Production decreased by 31.7% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized decline of 12.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 17 378 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 15.0% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Women's knitted outerwear production in Romania fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, Romania produced 461.8 thousand units, reflecting a dramatic 25.3% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 37.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.7%. The highest output was in 2018 at 750.8 thousand units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.0%.

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

Exports women's knitted outerwear from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

Romania's exports of women's knitted outerwear declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 454 thousand units, representing a 24.8% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 22%, with a CAGR of -8.0%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 655 thousand units, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 12.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Bulgaria were the main destinations for Romania's exports of women's knitted outerwear in volume terms. Italy accounted for 40.6% of exports, Germany for 26.9%, and Bulgaria for 6.6%, together making up 74.1% 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

Romania's cross-border shipments of women's knitted outerwear declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were recorded at 20 008 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 15.1% drop from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.9%. The peak value was in 2018 at 24 855 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 17.4% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Germany dominated Romania's exports of women's knitted outerwear in value terms, jointly accounting for 85.3% of total flows, while smaller markets made up 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 women's knitted outerwear to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Romania's imports of women's knitted outerwear declined. In 2020, imports totaled 2 165 thousand units, down by 4.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 37.4%, with an annualized growth rate of 11.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 259 thousand units, while the largest annual increase of 23.1% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Poland were the principal suppliers of women's knitted outerwear to Romania in volume terms. Germany accounted for 22.6% of imports, Austria for 14.3%, and Poland for 13.9%, together representing 50.8% 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 women's knitted outerwear increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 25 437 thousand US dollars, representing a 3.4% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 57.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 16.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Spain played notable but not dominant roles as suppliers of women's knitted outerwear to Romania in value terms. Germany accounted for 19.3% of imports, Austria for 17.0%, and Spain for 13.1%, with their combined share reaching 49.4% of total import value.

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

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