Romania Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Romania's imports was $179.0B in 2025, ranked 35th globally. This represents a 12.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Romania's imports stood at $179.0B in 2025, a rise of +$19.9B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $179.0B by 2025. Romania ranked 35th globally.
Romania's imports have displayed a significant increase over the past five and a half decades, with the latest figure standing at $179,041,275,398.64. This represents a substantial growth from the all-time low of $2,405,000,000.00 in 1971. The country's trade dynamics have been influenced by its integration into the global economy, particularly since its transition to a market-based economy in the early 1990s. Notably, Hungary, a peer country, has a slightly higher import value, at $179,467,411,805.41. Romania's imports have been driven by its manufacturing sector, which relies heavily on imported inputs. While the country's import value has reached an all-time high, the trajectory may be affected by fluctuations in global commodity prices, changes in trade policies, or shifts in the country's industrial production patterns. A potential increase in domestic production could alter the import trajectory, potentially leading to a more balanced trade dynamics in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $205.3B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $192.2B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $179.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $179.0B | +$19.9B | #35 |
| 2024 | $159.2B | +$5.7B | #116 |
| 2023 | $153.4B | +$4.2B | #136 |
| 2022 | $149.2B | +$17.2B | #141 |
| 2021 | $132.0B | +$27.9B | #145 |
| 2020 | $104.1B | −$7.3B | #147 |
| 2019 | $111.4B | +$1.9B | #147 |
| 2018 | $109.5B | +$15.0B | #146 |
| 2017 | $94.5B | +$13.9B | #144 |
| 2016 | $80.5B | +$5.5B | #146 |
| 2015 | $75.0B | −$8.6B | #144 |
| 2014 | $83.6B | +$5.5B | #144 |
| 2013 | $78.1B | +$5.5B | #139 |
| 2012 | $72.7B | −$6.0B | #140 |
| 2011 | $78.7B | +$14.2B | #140 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's imports was $179.0B in 2025. Ranked 35th globally. This represents a 12.5% increase from the previous year.
Romania's imports peaked at $179.0B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Romania was $2.4B in 1971.
Romania ranks 35th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's imports is projected to reach $179.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Romania's imports was approximately 179.04 billion ($179.0B) in 2025.
The imports of Romania in 2025 was $179.0B. This ranks 35th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_imports,
title = {Romania Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}