Diviziunea CAEN 262 - Fabricarea Calculatoarelor

Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment

This category covers the physical manufacture of computers, such as PCs, laptops, servers, and peripheral equipment, such as printers, scanners, monitors, or keyboards. Practically, any entrepreneur who produces or assembles the hardware used by millions of people at the office or at home operates in this division.

Included Activities & Applicability

✅ Manufacture of desktop computers

✅ laptops and servers Manufacture of printers

✅ scanners and copiers Manufacture of storage units (hard disk drives

✅ SSDs) Manufacture of monitors and terminals Manufacture of keyboards

✅ mice and other peripherals Assembly of electronic components into finished equipment

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

❌ Repair and maintenance of computers (code 9511)

❌ Wholesale trade of computers (code 4651)

❌ Software development (code 6201)

❌ Manufacture of electronic components (code 261)

❌ Manufacture of video game consoles (code 264)

Industry Overview

The industry of manufacturing computers and peripheral equipment, coded CAEN 262, represents an essential link in the value chain of the digital economy. In Romania, this sector has experienced an interesting evolution, from local assembly centers to integrated manufacturers serving both domestic and foreign markets. Although often overshadowed by the IT and software services sector, hardware manufacturing has a significant macroeconomic impact, generating well-paid jobs and stimulating innovation in electronic engineering.

Macroeconomic Impact

Macroeconomic, this division contributes to the trade balance through exports of finished equipment and components, and its development is closely linked to global trends such as increasing demand for mobile devices, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things. In recent years, Romania has attracted investments in component and assembly factories, benefiting from a skilled workforce and competitive costs. However, entrepreneurs in this field face major challenges such as semiconductor price fluctuations, dependence on fragile global supply chains, and the need to comply with strict European regulations on energy efficiency and recycling.

Opportunities for SMEs

For small and medium-sized enterprises, entering this niche involves serious investments in machinery, certifications, and research, but can offer attractive profit margins if they differentiate through quality or specialization in niche segments, such as medical or industrial equipment. In conclusion, CAEN 262 remains an opportunity for Romania to strengthen its position in the value chain of the electronics industry, provided it adapts quickly to technological and geopolitical changes.