Romania: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Romania

For the third consecutive year, the Romanian non-knitted men apparel market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 5% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +19.6% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Romania

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 29% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted men apparel exports from Romania, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Hungary, Bulgaria, Poland, Spain, the UK and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +25.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Romania, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled -2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-6.0% per year) and France (-1.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, reducing by -15.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 12%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

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 Italy ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per unit) 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 (+15.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Romania

For the third consecutive year, Romania recorded growth in overseas purchases of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), which increased by 12% to X units in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +85.2% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 25%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), Turkey (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted men apparel imports to Romania, together comprising 52% of total imports. Spain, Italy, China, the Netherlands, Austria, Hungary, France, Denmark, Bulgaria and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +33.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-knitted men apparel suppliers to Romania were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 39% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +23.7%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per unit), while the price for Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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