In 2024, Romania shipped goods worth US$100.4 billion to international markets, representing a 41.3% increase compared with US$71 billion in exports recorded five years earlier in 2020.

On a year-over-year basis, however, Romania's export performance softened slightly. Total export value edged down by 0.3%, compared with US$100.6 billion in 2023.

Romania's export revenues remain highly concentrated among a limited number of buyers. The country's six most important trading partners—Germany, Italy, France, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Poland—together accounted for 50.2% of Romania's total export earnings in 2024.

From a geographic perspective, Europe continues to dominate Romania's export structure, absorbing 84.3% of total export value. Importers in Asia ranked second, purchasing 9.7% of Romanian exports.

Romania officially joined the European Union on January 1, 2007, although it continues to use its own national currency. Trade ties within the EU remain especially strong, with EU member states purchasing 71.8% of Romania's exports in 2024.

Smaller shares of Romanian exports were directed to:

· North America (3.0%)

· Africa (2.5%)

· Latin America and the Caribbean (0.4%), excluding Mexico

· Oceania (0.1%), led by Australia and New Zealand

Romania's Top Trading Partners in 2024

The following list highlights 25 countries that imported the highest values of Romanian goods in 2024, along with their respective shares of Romania's total exports:

1. Germany – US$20.6 billion (20.5%)

2. Italy – US$9.6 billion (9.6%)

3. France – US$6.3 billion (6.3%)

4. Hungary – US$5.3 billion (5.3%)

5. Bulgaria – US$4.4 billion (4.4%)

6. Poland – US$4.0 billion (4.0%)

7. Netherlands – US$3.7 billion (3.6%)

8. Türkiye – US$3.6 billion (3.6%)

9. Czech Republic – US$3.34 billion (3.3%)

10. United Kingdom – US$3.15 billion (3.1%)

11. Spain – US$3.12 billion (3.1%)

12. United States – US$2.5 billion (2.5%)

13. Moldova – US$2.4 billion (2.4%)

14. Slovakia – US$2.2 billion (2.2%)

15. Austria – US$2.04 billion (2.0%)

16. Belgium – US$2.03 billion (2.0%)

17. Ukraine – US$2.03 billion (2.0%)

18. Switzerland – US$1.5 billion (1.5%)

19. Serbia – US$1.39 billion (1.4%)

20. Greece – US$1.34 billion (1.3%)

21. Morocco – US$1.1 billion (1.1%)

22. Saudi Arabia – US$848 million (0.8%)

23. Japan – US$839.2 million (0.8%)

24. Sweden – US$808.9 million (0.8%)

25. Mainland China – US$779.7 million (0.8%)

In total, these 25 trading partners absorbed 88.7% of Romania's exports by value in 2024.

Fastest-Growing and Declining Export Markets

Between 2023 and 2024, Romania recorded its strongest export growth in the following destination markets:

· Switzerland (+83.6%)

· Saudi Arabia (+36.8%)

· Greece (+13.9%)

· Türkiye (+9.0%)

· Moldova (+9.0%)

Meanwhile, several major buyers reduced their imports of Romanian goods, including:

· Ukraine (-24.5%)

· Mainland China (-15.8%)

· Belgium (-15.4%)

Identifying Suppliers in Romania

For companies seeking to enter or expand within the Romanian export landscape, supplier discovery and verification are critical steps. Using Tendata's advanced trade intelligence tools—including HS code filtering, keyword search, and purchasing trend analysis—businesses can quickly identify verified suppliers, analyze buyer behavior, and access actionable contact information, significantly accelerating market entry.

For example, when analyzing motor-related demand, Tendata can instantly generate a list of the top Romanian suppliers in 2024, such as:

1. RENAULT S.A.S – 78.1%

2. FORD WERKE GMBH (Budapest) – 6.43%

3. HORSE ROMANIA S.A. – 3.02%

4. ADIENT – 1.99%

5. BFT S.p.A. – 1.03%

6. ADIENT SRL – 0.94%

7. CATERPILLAR AMERICAS CV – 0.62%

8. HAULOTTE ARGES SRL – 0.57%

9. GRENZEBACH MASCHINENBAU GMBH – 0.53%

10. SIEMENS AG – 0.43%

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Strategic Takeaway

Romania's export economy is deeply integrated with Europe, yet it is also expanding into high-growth markets beyond the EU. By leveraging detailed Romanian export data and supplier intelligence, both experienced traders and new entrants can uncover profitable opportunities and build data-driven international sourcing strategies.

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