Romania: Market for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather 2024

Market Size for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian market for chamois, patent and combination leather increased by 0.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a noticeable decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Romania

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Exports from Romania

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of chamois, patent and combination leather, when their volume decreased by -25% to X square meters. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters) and China (X square meters) were the main destinations of chamois, patent and combination leather exports from Romania, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Germany, France, Moldova and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for chamois, patent and combination leather exported from Romania worldwide, with a combined 72% share of total exports. Germany, China, Belgium and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +36.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, patent and combination leather amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+26.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Imports into Romania

In 2022, purchases abroad of chamois, patent and combination leather increased by 5.4% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after six years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 108% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X square meters) was the main supplier of chamois, patent and combination leather to Romania, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, chamois, patent and combination leather imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy was relatively modest.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois, patent and combination leather to Romania, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy stood at -2.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chamois, patent and combination leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, falling by -7.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while the price for Italy stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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