Romania: Sportswear Market 2025

Sportswear Market Size in Romania

The Romanian sportswear market rose notably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sportswear Production in Romania

In value terms, sportswear production shrank dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 53%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Sportswear Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of track suits, ski suits and swimwear, when their volume increased by 51% to X units. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sportswear exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X units) was the main destination for sportswear exports from Romania, with a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, sportswear exports to Bulgaria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X units), twofold. Hungary (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Bulgaria stood at +42.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-17.3% per year) and Hungary (+0.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for sportswear exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for 47% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Russia and the UK, which together accounted for a further 32%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +43.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sportswear export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -23.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sportswear Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, approx. X units of track suits, ski suits and swimwear were imported into Romania; surging by 13% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sportswear imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X units), Germany (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of sportswear imports to Romania, together accounting for 39% of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Belgium, China, Italy, Hungary, Greece, Austria, Spain and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 51%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +37.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest sportswear suppliers to Romania, together accounting for 44% of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Belgium, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Spain, China and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 47%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +31.1%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, the average sportswear import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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