12.01.202607:22:47UTC+00Romania Trade Gap Smallest in 21 Months

In November 2025, Romania saw its trade deficit shrink to EUR 2.3 billion, down from EUR 2.9 billion in the same month the previous year. This represents the smallest trade deficit since February 2024, attributed to a more significant decrease in imports compared to exports. Imports experienced a 5.3% year-on-year decline, totaling EUR 10.6 billion, largely due to reduced imports from both EU countries, which fell by 3.7%, and non-EU countries, down by 9.5%. In contrast, exports slightly decreased by 0.1%, amounting to EUR 8.4 billion, with exports to EU countries dropping by 0.5%, while those to non-EU countries saw a growth of 0.9%. Over the January to November timeframe, Romania's trade deficit narrowed to EUR 29.8 billion from EUR 30.1 billion the previous year. Export growth was recorded at 3.9%, reaching EUR 89.4 billion, bolstered by a significant increase in the export of crude materials (except fuels) by 22.4%, and animal and vegetable oils, fats, and waxes by 21.9%. Conversely, imports rose by 2.6%, totaling EUR 119.2 billion, spurred by increased purchases of animal and vegetable oils, fats, and waxes by 13.4%.