Wood doors, their frames and thresholds market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wood doors, frames, and thresholds in Romania expanded steadily from 85.2 million dollars in 2018 to 121.8 million dollars in 2021. This growth included a 7.5% increase in 2020, a year which saw the introduction of new regulations in June governing the origin, circulation, and storage of wood materials, affecting supply chains for domestic processors. The market's upward trajectory continued into 2021.

Subsequent years were shaped by significant external pressures. The war in Ukraine and related supply blockades from 2022 drove up domestic timber prices, increasing production costs. These challenges intensified in 2023, leading to a notable drop in wood processing industry output as high raw material prices met weakening international demand, a situation compounded by the state forestry company RNP - Romsilva not releasing additional wood volumes to ease market tension. Despite this period of constraint, the market recovered by 2024, reaching 131.8 million dollars, supported by growing consumer interest in laminated wood doors and the adoption of new product technologies like thermal-break thresholds.

Production wood doors, their frames and thresholds in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's production of wood doors, frames, and thresholds has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 67 456 K $ US, marking a significant 15.3% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 36.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.9%.

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

Exports wood doors, their frames and thresholds from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in volume terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 17 355 t, up 10.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 35.6%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Sweden were the top destinations for Romania's exports in volume terms, accounting for 59.2% of total flows. Hungary led with 26.2%, followed by Germany at 19.9%, and Sweden at 13.1%.

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

In 2020, Romania's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms amounted to 37 691 K $ US, showing a modest 9.6% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 18.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.5%, while the highest increase was in 2018 at 12.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Hungary, Sweden, and Germany were the primary markets for Romania's exports in value terms, collectively absorbing 63.2% of total exports.

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

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

Imports wood doors, their frames and thresholds to Romania

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Romania's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports stood at 38 152 t, down 1.2% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 3.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The peak was in 2019 at 38 610 t, and the largest rise was in 2018 at 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Romania in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China, Poland, and Ukraine dominated Romania's imports in volume terms, together making up 85.2% of total flows. China accounted for 62.6%, Poland for 15.5%, and Ukraine for 7.1%.

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 wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 72 161 K $ US, a 2.1% year-on-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 21.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, China, Poland, and Ukraine were the key partners for Romania's imports in value terms, jointly representing 77.7% of total flows. China contributed 48.6%, Poland 21.2%, and Ukraine 7.9%.

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

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