Romania: Market for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) 2025

Market Size for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) increased by 73% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Romania

In value terms, production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 319%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) decreased by -86.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 88%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from Romania, together comprising 48% of total exports. The United States, Belgium, the UK, Canada, Austria, Japan, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Hungary and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +176.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exported from Romania worldwide, together comprising 57% of total exports. Belgium, the UK, the United States, Austria, Canada, Japan, Slovakia, Hungary, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Japan, with a CAGR of +183.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 67%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Imports into Romania

In 2022, the amount of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) imported into Romania shrank dramatically to X tons, falling by -70.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) supplier to Romania, accounting for a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine amounted to +40.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+7.5% per year) and Germany (-10.5% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) suppliers to Romania, with a combined 51% share of total imports. Hungary, Serbia, Turkey, Italy, Slovakia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +153.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) increased by +113.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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