Goods imports in Romania
Romania: Goods imports was 139.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
139.06 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 7.8%
World rank
32nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
139.06 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
2.10 billion BoP, current US$
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Goods imports in Romania, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, goods imports in Romania stood at 139.06 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 119.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Romania peaked at 139.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.10 billion BoP, current US$, in 1971.
Romania ranks 32nd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in Romania, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.10 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 2.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1973 | 3.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.9% |
| 1974 | 5.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.4% |
| 1975 | 5.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1976 | 6.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1977 | 7.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1978 | 8.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.2% |
| 1979 | 10.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.9% |
| 1980 | 12.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1981 | 12.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 9.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.5% |
| 1983 | 9.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 10.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 8.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.7% |
| 1986 | 8.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 8.31 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 7.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1989 | 8.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1990 | 9.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1991 | 5.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -41.1% |
| 1992 | 5.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 6.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 6.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 9.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.5% |
| 1996 | 10.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1997 | 10.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 10.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 9.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2000 | 12.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.6% |
| 2001 | 14.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2002 | 16.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2003 | 22.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.4% |
| 2004 | 30.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.1% |
| 2005 | 28.70 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 38.25 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.3% |
| 2007 | 58.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +54.2% |
| 2008 | 72.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2009 | 46.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -36.0% |
| 2010 | 56.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.1% |
| 2011 | 68.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2012 | 63.16 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 66.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 70.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 63.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2016 | 68.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 79.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2018 | 91.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2019 | 90.58 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 87.54 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 110.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2022 | 124.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2023 | 124.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 128.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2025 | 139.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 139.06 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 45.20 billion BoP, current US$, 3.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Romania's 139.06 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.51 billion BoP, current US$, 2.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 9.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 72.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 71.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 56.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 91.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 119.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 87.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 139.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 29 Sweden 200.60 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 30 Czechia 196.91 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 31 Ireland 165.36 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 33 Hungary 138.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Denmark 132.41 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Philippines 130.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Romania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 803.14 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 42.23 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 9.37 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0219 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 492.84 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 23.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Romania?
- Goods imports in Romania was 139.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 139.06 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.10 billion BoP, current US$ in 1971.
- How does Romania rank for goods imports?
- Romania ranks 32nd out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.