Romania: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2024

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather increased by 6.2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Romania

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of chamois leather and combination chamois leather decreased by -35.6% to X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 25%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters) and France (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Romania, together accounting for 83% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for chamois leather and combination chamois leather exported from Romania were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 81% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +22.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average export price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per square meter) and France ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per square meter) and Italy ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports into Romania

In 2022, overseas purchases of chamois leather and combination chamois leather increased by 9.2% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Romania, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X square meters), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy stood at -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+40.2% per year) and Germany (+6.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Romania, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled -8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+58.5% per year) and Germany (-0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, declining by -18.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 5% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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