Analysis of the market for building elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Romania – 2020-2025 (June 2026 edition)

Neomar Consulting has completed the first edition of the multi-client study on the building elevator, escalator & moving walkway market in Romania.

This new edition had a very good turnout, as it is based on statistical data taken directly from manufacturers and importers of the elevator and escalator market in Romania. The study provides a complete set of information on the size and segmentation of the market, based on both primary sources, through direct interviews with market players, and data extracted from the annual report on the Romanian construction market, produced annually by Neomar Consulting.

What information does the study provide you with?

• This report is the result of an extensive market statistical measurement study, the only one of its kind conducted in Romania.
• The study provides a complete picture of the Romanian elevator and escalator market, answering questions regarding market size, segmentation, main competitors and current trends. Currently, this type of information, with high accuracy, is not available either from the INS or from other public or private sources.
• The report helps to set realistic objectives for the company and to adjust the investment policy in accordance with the market situation. It also provides transparent information to the company’s shareholders regarding the Romanian market situation. The information in the study can be easily used in the development of business plans, applications for financing or refinancing, documentation for accessing European funds, etc.

Study content:

Methodology and limitations, copyright and restrictions on the use of the study

0. Executive summary

1. Study objectives, definitions and methodology

2. Local production of elevators and escalators
2.1. Evolution of local production, 2020–2025

3. International trade: imports and exports
3.1. Evolution of imports in value
3.2. Main countries of origin of imports, in terms of value
3.3. Evolution of imports in volume
3.4. Evolution of import prices
3.5. Evolution of exports in value
3.6. Evolution of exports in volume
3.7. Evolution of export prices
3.8. Romania’s trade balance in the elevators and escalators segment

4. Estimation of the apparent market for new equipment
4.1. Evolution of the apparent market in value
4.2. Apparent market evolution in volume
4.3. Market structure: local production vs. imports

5. Potential demand generated by new buildings
5.1. New residential buildings
5.2. New non-residential buildings

6. Existing elevator stock and demand from the existing building stock for modernization or retrofit
6.1. Official data on the elevator stock currently existing in Romania
6.2. Estimation of potential demand for elevators generated by old buildings (renovations / retrofits)

7. Maintenance, repair and modernization market
7.1. Estimation of the annual maintenance contract base
7.2. Possible value of the recurring services market

8. Analysis of the main market competitors
8.1. Local and international players present in Romania: activity in the analyzed market and product categories sold
8.2. Turnover evolution 2021–2025
8.3. Evolution of profitability and number of employees, 2021–2025

9. Annex 1 – Legislative context and operating rules
9.1. Legislative framework applicable to elevators and escalators
9.2. Regulations on commissioning
9.3. Regulations on operation and periodic technical checks
9.4. Role of ISCIR and CNCIR
9.5. Obligations of building owners/managers
9.6. Obligations of authorized installation, service and maintenance companies

The study is available in Romanian. For the English version option, please get in touch with us.

How to take possession of the study?

To obtain the study, please contact us. The study can also be purchased online, from the Store section of our website (click here).