Women's woven swimwear market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for women's woven swimwear in Romania showed significant movements between 2018 and 2024. In value terms, it grew from $4.4 million in 2018 to $5.0 million in 2019, then dropped to $3.6 million in 2020. A recovery ensued, with the market reaching $4.0 million in 2023 and $4.0 million in 2024. Volume displayed a parallel trajectory, expanding to 1.2 million units in 2019 before falling to 843 000 units in 2020 and further to 588 000 units in 2023.

Throughout these years, Romanian consumers increasingly sought swimwear with UV protection, retro-inspired designs, and figure-enhancing features. Trends such as high-waisted cuts, bold prints, and neon colors gained prominence, reflecting shifts in fashion preferences that influenced the product mix available on the market.

Production women's woven swimwear in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of women's woven swimwear has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 1 376 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 15.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 28.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 10.7%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 2 298 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 19.0% also occurring that year. In contrast, the steepest drop of 29.6% was observed in 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Romania's production of women's woven swimwear has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 159.9 thousand units, representing a sharp 23.9% decline year-over-year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 43.4%, equating to an annualized reduction of 17.3%.

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

Exports women's woven swimwear from Romania

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Romania's exports of women's woven swimwear declined in 2020. Shipments totaled 177 thousand units, showing a moderate 5.1% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports overall increased by 24.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.6%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 187 thousand units, while the largest annual increase of 30.5% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Spain, and Bulgaria were the primary markets for Romania's exports of women's woven swimwear in volume terms. Italy accounted for 57.6% of exports, Spain for 19.2%, and Bulgaria for 16.0%. Together, these three countries represented 92.8% 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 exports of women's woven swimwear in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 229 thousand US dollars, down by 0.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 55.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 15.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 299 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 64.6%. The most significant decline of 4.7% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Spain dominated Romania's exports of women's woven swimwear in value terms. Together, these two markets accounted for 81.2% of total export flows, with the remainder distributed among other destinations.

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 swimwear to Romania

Imports in kind, K unit

The import market for women's woven swimwear in Romania showed notable volatility during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 861 thousand units, a 24.7% decrease compared to 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 143 thousand units, while the largest annual increase of 236.8% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Italy, and France were the main sources of women's woven swimwear imports to Romania in volume terms. China accounted for 34.7% of imports, Italy for 18.3%, and France for 18.2%. Collectively, these three countries made up 71.2% 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 woven swimwear in value terms experienced significant fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2017, followed by a peak in 2019, with a 3.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports were valued at 3 449 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 25.1% decline from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 604 thousand US dollars, while the largest annual increase of 150.6% occurred in 2018.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Turkey were the leading sources of women's woven swimwear imports to Romania in value terms. Italy accounted for 25.7% of imports, China for 18.4%, and Turkey for 17.1%. Together, these three countries represented 61.2% 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