Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Romania
Romania: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 174.60 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Romania, 1990–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Romania recorded 174.60 billion current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 9.7% on the previous year and up 132.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Romania peaked at 174.60 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.21 billion current US$, in 1991.
That places Romania 36th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Romania, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10.01 billion current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 6.21 billion current US$ | -38.0% |
| 1992 | 9.09 billion current US$ | +46.4% |
| 1993 | 7.38 billion current US$ | -18.9% |
| 1994 | 8.11 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 11.48 billion current US$ | +41.5% |
| 1996 | 12.68 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 12.45 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 12.85 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 11.26 billion current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2000 | 10.03 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2001 | 12.05 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2002 | 13.68 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2003 | 18.48 billion current US$ | +35.1% |
| 2004 | 26.15 billion current US$ | +41.5% |
| 2005 | 34.29 billion current US$ | +31.1% |
| 2006 | 45.04 billion current US$ | +31.4% |
| 2007 | 67.73 billion current US$ | +50.4% |
| 2008 | 83.63 billion current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2009 | 56.49 billion current US$ | -32.4% |
| 2010 | 65.16 billion current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 79.04 billion current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2012 | 73.23 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2013 | 78.11 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 83.68 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 75.02 billion current US$ | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 80.56 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 94.19 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2018 | 109.55 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2019 | 111.46 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 103.73 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2021 | 132.21 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2022 | 148.95 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 153.47 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 159.19 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2025 | 174.60 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 174.60 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 67.79 billion current US$, 2.6× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Romania's 174.60 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 71.13 billion current US$, 2.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.15 billion current US$ | 6.21 billion current US$ | 12.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.76 billion current US$ | 10.03 billion current US$ | 83.63 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 85.00 billion current US$ | 65.16 billion current US$ | 111.46 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 145.36 billion current US$ | 103.73 billion current US$ | 174.60 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0088 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 197.24 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0197 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0064 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 144.02 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0058 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Romania?
- Imports of goods and services in Romania was 174.60 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 174.60 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.21 billion current US$ in 1991.
- How does Romania rank for imports of goods and services?
- Romania ranks 36th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (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.