Wooden frames market in Romania

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the market for wooden frames in Romania showed considerable movement, growing from $1.8 million to a peak of $3.8 million in 2021. This initial expansion was supported by consumer preference for wooden frames due to their distinctive texture, design, and perceived durability, which helped sustain demand.

After 2021, the market volume contracted to $2.9 million in 2023 before partially recovering to $3.4 million in 2024. Domestic production peaked at $736 thousand in 2020 but fell sharply in subsequent years, while imports rose steadily from $2.0 million to $5.4 million over the period, and exports rebounded strongly after 2020.

Production wooden frames in Romania

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Romania's wooden frame production has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 736 000 US dollars, marking a modest 9.9% gain compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 562 600 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 23.5%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 19.1% rise.

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

Exports wooden frames from Romania

Exports in kind, t

Romania's wooden frame exports have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 27.3 tonnes, showing a sharp decrease of 39.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 89.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -53.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the principal destinations for Romania's wooden frame exports in volume terms were Portugal, accounting for 30.0% of exports, France with 26.1%, and the United States at 14.8%. Together, these three countries represented 70.9% 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

Wooden frame exports from Romania have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 262 000 US dollars, down by 35.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 67.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -31.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 811 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 0.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 49.8% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the leading buyer of Romanian wooden frames in value terms, accounting for 29.3% of exports, followed by Germany at 16.9% and Portugal with 15.2%. These three countries together represented 61.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports wooden frames to Romania

Imports in kind, t

Romania's wooden frame imports have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 688.6 tonnes, which is 6.7% higher than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 25.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 538.7 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.7%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 19.9% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland was the key source for Romania's wooden frame imports in volume terms, accounting for 47.0% of imports, followed by China at 14.7% and Italy with 9.8%. Together, these three countries made up 71.6% 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

After two years of growth, Romania's wooden frame imports declined. In 2020, imports stood at 2 250 000 US dollars, down by 1.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 283 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 14.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland consistently led as the top source for Romania's wooden frame imports in value terms, accounting for 40.0%, followed by Italy at 13.9% and China with 10.9%. These three countries together represented 64.8% 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