Romania: Cotton Embroidery Market 2025

Cotton Embroidery Market Size in Romania

The Romanian cotton embroidery market declined significantly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -24.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Cotton embroidery consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Embroidery Production in Romania

In value terms, cotton embroidery production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 227%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cotton Embroidery Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, exports of cotton embroidery in the piece from Romania shrank sharply to X kg, which is down by -69.7% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 136% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton embroidery exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for cotton embroidery exports from Romania, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton embroidery exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X kg), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -20.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+11.1% per year) and the UK (+66.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton embroidery in the piece exports from Romania, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -17.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+102.7% per year) and Italy (-0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cotton embroidery export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 188%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cotton Embroidery Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, imports of cotton embroidery in the piece into Romania declined notably to X tons, waning by -25.2% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded slight growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton embroidery imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 66%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of cotton embroidery imports to Romania, together accounting for 52% of total imports. Myanmar, Spain, Greece, Turkey, China and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of +43.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest cotton embroidery suppliers to Romania, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Myanmar, Spain, Greece, Turkey, China and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +143.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 cotton embroidery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -20.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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