Romania: Romania’s trade gap narrows by 4.5% y/y to 8.4% of GDP in 12 (…)

October 13, 2026

Romania’s trade gap narrows by 4.5% y/y to 8.4% of GDP in 12 months to August
Oct 13, 2026

Romania’s trade gap narrows by 4.5% y/y to 8.4% of GDP in 12 months to August.

Trade flows gained momentum partly due to base effects, with exports increasing by 11.6% y/y to EUR 7.55 billion and imports by 13.7% to EUR 10.69 (…)

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