Romania: Sewing Machine Furniture Market 2025

Sewing Machine Furniture Market Size in Romania

The Romanian sewing machine furniture market rose significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by 9% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sewing Machine Furniture Production in Romania

In value terms, sewing machine furniture production reduced rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 400% against the previous year. Sewing machine furniture production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sewing Machine Furniture Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines were exported from Romania; declining by -3.8% on 2021. Overall, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +69.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sewing machine furniture exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +40.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of sewing machine furniture exports from Romania, together comprising 99% 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 Italy (with a CAGR of +8.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines exports from Romania, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+3.5% per year) and Italy (+11.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sewing machine furniture export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 36% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sewing machine furniture export price decreased by -16.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Czech Republic (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sewing Machine Furniture Imports

Imports into Romania

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines increased by 27% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sewing machine furniture imports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of sewing machine furniture imports to Romania, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Belgium, China, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +38.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest sewing machine furniture suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 79% of total imports. The Czech Republic, China, the Netherlands, Belgium and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +31.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sewing machine furniture import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -17.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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