Romania: Radio Receiver Market 2025

Radio Receiver Market Size in Romania

In 2022, the Romanian radio receiver market decreased by -7.1% to $X, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a slight descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Radio Receiver Production in Romania

In value terms, radio receiver production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. Radio receiver production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Radio Receiver Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, shipments abroad of radio receivers increased by 23% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, radio receiver exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 79%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco (X units) was the main destination for radio receiver exports from Romania, with a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, radio receiver exports to Morocco exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Argentina (X units), fourfold. Greece (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Morocco totaled +12.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (+65.0% per year) and Greece (+180.3% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the key foreign market for radio receivers exports from Romania, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Morocco stood at +17.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (+72.9% per year) and Colombia (+220.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average radio receiver export price amounted to $X per unit, waning by -17.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 India (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Radio Receiver Imports

Imports into Romania

For the fourth consecutive year, Romania recorded decline in overseas purchases of radio receivers, which decreased by -9.7% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, radio receiver imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +5.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 50%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest radio receiver supplier to Romania, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, radio receiver imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X units), sixfold. Poland (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+12.1% per year) and Poland (+45.3% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of radio receivers to Romania, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland totaled +91.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+12.1% per year) and Germany (+4.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average radio receiver import price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 133% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+31.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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