România tot mai dependentă de importuri

Romania's economy remains heavily reliant on imports despite a slight increase in exports. In the first eight months of 2026, exports rose by 4% to €65.82 billion, while imports increased by 3.4% to €88.26 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of €22.44 billion, up 1.4% from the previous year. In August 2026 alone, exports reached €7.55 billion, an 11.6% increase from August 2025, while imports grew by 13.7% to €10.69 billion, leading to a monthly deficit of €3.13 billion. The trade with EU countries accounted for 71.6% of total exports and 72.5% of imports, highlighting the ongoing significance of the EU in Romania's international trade.