romaniaImport MarketGermany Romania's dominant source, tied closely to its automotive and electronics-assembly supply chains.
ROMANIA IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
Romania Import Data: Inside a Rapidly Industrialising Corner of Eastern Europe
TradeImeX draws on Romania's official Statistical trade filings to build a shipment-level dataset — tracking category-level demand and revealing which markets are winning ground as sources for Romanian purchasing.
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CapitalBucharest
Population19.0M
GDP$430B
Total merchandise import$145.96B
Global import rank36th
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Reading Romania's Sourcing Pattern
Romania's 2025 purchases from abroad reached approximately $145.96B, up on the year before. Electronics lead the inbound basket, closely trailed by industrial machinery, vehicles, and fuel — a combination that mirrors the country's growing role as an assembly hub for European manufacturers. Pharmaceuticals and plastics add further depth. Germany dominates as a source by a wide margin, with Italy and China rounding out the leading tier.
TradeImeX turns this Statistical record into a searchable dataset for manufacturers, sourcing teams, and analysts following Romanian demand.
$145.96BTotal Imports
+6.91%Annual Growth
95+HS Code Covered
Database TypeCountry-Level Statistical Import Records
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE
Romania's Inbound Trade, Category by Category
The dominant inbound categories in 2025 were
Top Importing Products
Electrical machinery and equipmentHS Chapter 85
$22.16B15.18%
Nuclear reactors, boilersHS Chapter 84
$16.29B11.16%
Vehicles HS Chapter 87
$14.89B10.2%
Mineral fuels, mineral oilsHS Chapter 27
$11.69B8.01%
Pharmaceutical productsHS Chapter 30
$7.46B5.11%
Plastics and articles thereofHS Chapter 39
$6.58B4.51%
Iron and steelHS Chapter 72
$4.95B3.39%
Articles of iron or steelHS Chapter 73
$4.61B3.16%
Medical equipment HS Chapter 90
$3.69B2.53%
Rubber and articles thereofHS Chapter 40
$2.62B1.8%
TOP IMPORT PARTNERS
Where Romania's Inbound Goods Originate
Top 10 Import PartnersTrade value & share
| Rank | Country | Trade volume | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | $26.19B | (17.9%) |
| 2 |  Italy | $11.74B | (8.0%) |
| 3 |  China | $10.26B | (7.0%) |
| 4 |  Hungary | $10.01B | (6.9%) |
| 5 |  Poland | $9.38B | (6.4%) |
| 6 |  Türkiye | $8.08B | (5.5%) |
| 7 |  Bulgaria | $6.88B | (4.7%) |
| 8 |  Netherlands | $6.77B | (4.6%) |
| 9 |  France | $5.87B | (4.0%) |
| 10 |  Spain | $4.56B | (3.1%) |
Germany's leading position reflects Romania's deep integration into Central European manufacturing chains. The leading origins in 2025 were:
Italy A traditional source of machinery, vehicles, and manufactured goods for Romania.
China Ships machinery, electronics, and manufactured consumer goods into Romania.
Hungary A key regional source of manufactured goods and machinery for Romania.
Poland Supplies manufactured goods and machinery to Romania.
Türkiye A growing source of manufactured goods and textiles for Romania.
Bulgaria A close regional source of manufactured goods and raw materials for Romania.
Netherlands A European gateway supplying machinery and manufactured goods to Romania.
France Supplies machinery, vehicles, and manufactured goods to Romania.
Spain Ships machinery and manufactured goods to Romania.
ROMANIA IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
What AI Analysis Reveals About Romania's Import Demand
TradeImeX's AI layer reads Romania's import records for purchasing trends, supply relationships, and category-level movement, converting raw shipment data into forward-looking demand signals.
Electronics, Machinery, and Vehicles Lead Romania's Basket
Romania's purchasing pattern is increasingly shaped by its role as a European manufacturing and assembly base, with electronics and industrial machinery at the top of the list, closely followed by vehicles and fuel. Germany's outsized share as a source reflects deep integration into Central European supply chains, though the presence of Italy, China, and several regional neighbors keeps sourcing reasonably diversified.
Growth opportunityElectronics, industrial machinery, and vehicle components
Where to focusMarkets offering reliable routes into a fast-growing Eastern European manufacturing base
Watch forGlobal fuel price volatility and shifting Central European automotive-sector demand
Reflects the scale, diversification, and steadiness of Romanian demand.
Romania's EU integration and expanding manufacturing base support a fairly diversified supplier network.
Electronics, machinery, and vehicle-parts categories tied to Romania's growing assembly sector.
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FAQs
Common Questions on Romania Import Data
What does Romania Import Data cover?
HS classifications, shipment values, quantities, origin markets, shipment dates, and product descriptions drawn from official Romanian statistical filings.
How large were Romania's 2025 imports?
Around $145.96B, a rise of 6.91% in 2024.
Can records be searched by HS Code?
Yes—HS Code search is available for tracking demand and shipment trends.
Is shipment-level detail included?
Yes. Verified, shipment-level records support buyer identification and market study.
What does the AI search add here?
It identifies demand trends, buying-side opportunities, and emerging categories from the underlying shipment data.
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