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Romania's trade deficit increased by €883.7 million in 2026, reaching €25.537 billion in the first nine months. Exports rose by 4.3% to €75.272 billion, while imports grew by 4.1% to €100.809 billion. Key export categories include machinery and manufactured goods, while imports also heavily feature these categories. Intra-EU trade accounted for a significant portion of both exports and imports, with €53.958 billion in exports and €73.067 billion in imports. The trade balance is calculated based on FOB export values and CIF import values, with a negative balance indicating a deficit.