The Romanian market for women's and girls' knitted or crocheted garments, including suits, jackets, dresses, and trousers, stood at 23.431 million units in 2023. Over the last decade, the market has experienced fluctuations with a significant surge from 2017 to 2018, followed by a decline in 2019. The last two years, 2022 and 2023, showed moderate growth of around 2% annually. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a negative trend of -2.22%, highlighting stagnation post-COVID-19 impact.
Future market trends to watch include increasing demand for sustainable fashion, the impact of e-commerce growth, and shifting consumer preferences towards more versatile and comfortable garment designs.
