Women's woven skirts market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market for women's woven skirts in Romania contracted significantly. Physical market volume fell from 4.4 thousand units to 2.8 thousand units, while the market's value experienced an even sharper decline, dropping to 13.4 million USD in 2021 from 46.3 million USD in 2018, indicating a substantial decrease in average prices or a shift in the product mix during this period.

A recovery began in 2022, supported by the expansion of new online fashion platforms which broadened market access and the rising consumer interest in sustainable products, aligned with the EU's strategy for textile transformation. Growing initiatives to support female entrepreneurship also bolstered local supply. In 2023, the market value stabilized and grew slightly despite a small dip in volume, reflecting a consumer shift towards higher-value, locally-supported brands promoted by campaigns for women-led businesses. By 2024, further growth in both volume and value was reinforced by legislative changes affecting the business environment and the increasing economic influence of women-led companies, which reported significant revenue growth and now generate a substantial share of total Romanian corporate turnover.

Production women's woven skirts in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of women's woven skirts in Romania has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 39 252 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 33.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 46.1%, with an average annual decline of 18.6%. The peak was reached in 2018 at 74 891 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Production of women's woven skirts in Romania has dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Romania produced 2 987 thousand units, representing a steep 38.2% year-over-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 54.1%, with an average annual decline of 22.8%.

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

Exports women's woven skirts from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

Romania's exports of women's woven skirts have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 1 509 thousand units, a steep 54.3% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 56.7%, equating to an average annual decline of 24.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 502 thousand units, which also saw the largest increase of 0.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy were the leading destinations for Romania's exports of women's woven skirts in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 55.6% of exports, France for 11.1%, and Italy for 8.0%, together making up 74.8% of total 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 exports of women's woven skirts have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 23 019 thousand US dollars, which is 41.5% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 47.2%, with an average annual decline of 19.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 44 336 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 1.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy formed the core of Romania's exports of women's woven skirts in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 31.6% of exports, France for 15.4%, and Italy for 14.7%, together representing 61.7% of total 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 woven skirts to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

After increasing for two years, Romania's imports of women's woven skirts declined. In 2020, imports totaled 1 926 thousand units, a sudden 30.9% drop year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 38.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 788 thousand units, while the largest increase of 49.1% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Turkey, and Moldova remained the main suppliers of women's woven skirts to Romania in volume terms. Poland accounted for 21.8% of imports, Turkey for 20.1%, and Moldova for 12.2%, jointly forming 54.1% of total imports.

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 uptick, Romania's imports of women's woven skirts declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 16 270 thousand US dollars, a substantial 21.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 51.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 15.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 20 827 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase of 46.9% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland, Spain, and Italy were the main sources of women's woven skirts imports to Romania in value terms. Poland accounted for 22.0% of imports, Spain for 16.5%, and Italy for 11.9%, with a combined share of 50.4% of total flows.

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

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