Imports of goods and services in Romania
Romania: Imports of goods and services was 174.97 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
174.97 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 9.9%
World rank
34th
of 199 countries
All-time high
174.97 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
2.40 billion BoP, current US$
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Imports of goods and services in Romania, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Romania recorded 174.97 billion BoP, current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 133.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Romania peaked at 174.97 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.40 billion BoP, current US$, in 1971.
Romania ranks 34th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Romania, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.40 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 2.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1973 | 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.5% |
| 1974 | 5.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +46.6% |
| 1975 | 5.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1976 | 6.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1977 | 7.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1978 | 9.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1979 | 11.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.6% |
| 1980 | 13.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1981 | 13.28 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 10.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.0% |
| 1983 | 10.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 11.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 8.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.6% |
| 1986 | 8.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1987 | 8.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 8.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1989 | 8.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1990 | 9.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1991 | 6.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -37.5% |
| 1992 | 6.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1993 | 6.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 7.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1995 | 11.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +45.4% |
| 1996 | 12.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 12.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 12.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 11.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.2% |
| 2000 | 13.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2001 | 16.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2002 | 18.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2003 | 24.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2004 | 33.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2005 | 34.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 45.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.5% |
| 2007 | 67.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +50.0% |
| 2008 | 84.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2009 | 56.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -32.7% |
| 2010 | 64.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 78.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2012 | 72.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 78.14 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 83.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 75.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2016 | 80.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 94.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2018 | 109.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 111.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 104.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 132.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.8% |
| 2022 | 149.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2023 | 153.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 159.18 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 174.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 12.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.45 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 84.39 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 64.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 111.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 145.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 104.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 174.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 31 Denmark 257.87 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 32 Czechia 239.81 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 33 Norway 178.65 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 35 Hungary 168.52 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 Philippines 168.32 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Luxembourg 163.48 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1182 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 2,665 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.5286 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 11,914 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0886 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,997 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 4,456 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 12.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Romania?
- Imports of goods and services in Romania was 174.97 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 174.97 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.40 billion BoP, current US$ in 1971.
- How does Romania rank for imports of goods and services?
- Romania ranks 34th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.3%. 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 Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.