Romania Trade Gap Widens in June

2026-08-10 06:29 By Jereli Escobar 1 min. read

Romania’s trade deficit widened to EUR 2.961 billion in June 2026 from EUR 2.397 billion in the corresponding month a year earlier.

Exports increased 5.9% year-on-year to EUR 8.702 billion, supported by higher shipments to both EU (4.8%) and non-EU countries (8.8%).

Meanwhile, imports rose 9.9% to EUR 11.663 billion, mainly due to higher purchases from both EU (10.9%) and non-EU markets (7.2%).

During the January-June period, exports increased by 3.0% to EUR 49.038 billion, driven by higher sales of food and live animals (7.8%), manufactured goods classified by raw materials (7.0%), and machinery and transport equipment (1.7%).

Meanwhile, imports rose 1.7% to EUR 65.498 billion, with arrivals increasing for machinery and transport equipment (2.0%), manufactured goods classified by raw materials (0.4%), and chemical and related products (2.9%).

Over this period, the country’s trade gap was EUR 16.460 billion, lower by EUR 0.3 billion, or 2.0%, compared to the same period last year.



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Romania Trade Gap Widens in June
Romania’s trade deficit widened to EUR 2.961 billion in June 2026 from EUR 2.397 billion in the corresponding month a year earlier. Exports increased 5.9% year-on-year to EUR 8.702 billion, supported by higher shipments to both EU (4.8%) and non-EU countries (8.8%). Meanwhile, imports rose 9.9% to EUR 11.663 billion, mainly due to higher purchases from both EU (10.9%) and non-EU markets (7.2%). During the January-June period, exports increased by 3.0% to EUR 49.038 billion, driven by higher sales of food and live animals (7.8%), manufactured goods classified by raw materials (7.0%), and machinery and transport equipment (1.7%). Meanwhile, imports rose 1.7% to EUR 65.498 billion, with arrivals increasing for machinery and transport equipment (2.0%), manufactured goods classified by raw materials (0.4%), and chemical and related products (2.9%). Over this period, the country’s trade gap was EUR 16.460 billion, lower by EUR 0.3 billion, or 2.0%, compared to the same period last year.
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