Romania: Headphone Market 2025

Headphone Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian headphone market decreased by -3.2% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Headphone Production in Romania

In value terms, headphone production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Headphone Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of headphones decreased by -35.3% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 382%. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, headphone exports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 392% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for headphone exports from Romania, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, headphone exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X units), with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +83.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+52.7% per year) and Italy (+19.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for headphones exports from Romania, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +88.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+57.3% per year) and Italy (+22.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average headphone export price amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 28% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($X per unit) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and Hungary ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+26.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Headphone Imports

Imports into Romania

Headphone imports into Romania rose notably to X units in 2022, surging by 6.7% against the year before. In general, imports saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, headphone imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X units), Hungary (X units) and the Netherlands (X units) were the main suppliers of headphone imports to Romania, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Germany, China, Slovenia, Hong Kong SAR, Slovakia, Italy, Poland, Denmark and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +53.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest headphone suppliers to Romania, with a combined 61% share of total imports. Germany, China, Slovenia, Hong Kong SAR, Slovakia, Italy, Poland, Denmark and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +65.9%, 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 headphone import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, picking up by 7.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 56%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per unit) and Poland ($X per unit), while the price for Slovakia ($X per unit) and Hungary ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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