Romania: Waterproof Footwear Market 2025

Waterproof Footwear Market Size in Romania

The Romanian waterproof footwear market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Waterproof Footwear Production in Romania

In value terms, waterproof footwear production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 103%. Waterproof footwear production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Waterproof Footwear Exports

Exports from Romania

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of waterproof footwear decreased by -33% to X pairs in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 106%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X pairs. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, waterproof footwear exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X pairs) was the main destination for waterproof footwear exports from Romania, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, waterproof footwear exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X pairs), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X pairs), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-10.3% per year) and Germany (+8.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for waterproof footwear exports from Romania, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France totaled +27.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-2.4% per year) and Germany (+27.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average waterproof footwear export price stood at $X per pair in 2022, growing by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to North Macedonia ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+25.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Waterproof Footwear Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of waterproof footwear increased by 4.2% to X pairs, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X pairs in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, waterproof footwear imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Serbia (X pairs), Poland (X pairs) and China (X pairs) were the main suppliers of waterproof footwear imports to Romania, with a combined 46% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +135.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Serbia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of waterproof footwear to Romania, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Serbia stood at +125.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+27.3% per year) and Italy (+9.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average waterproof footwear import price stood at $X per pair in 2022, waning by -18.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 93%. The import price peaked at $X per pair in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per pair), while the price for Ukraine ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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