Romania’s trade deficit widened to EUR 3.138 billion in August 2026 from EUR 2.635 billion in the corresponding month a year earlier, reaching its largest level since December 2024. Exports increased 11.6% year-on-year to EUR 7.554 billion, supported by higher shipments to both EU (14.5%) and non-EU countries (5.1%). Meanwhile, imports rose 13.7% to EUR 10.692 billion, driven by higher purchases from both EU (11.5%) and non-EU markets (18.5%). During the January-August period, exports increased 4.0% to EUR 65.825 billion, driven by higher sales of machinery and transport equipment (2.1%), manufactured goods classified mainly by raw materials (7.1%), and food and live animals (9.8%). Meanwhile, imports rose 3.4% to EUR 88.270 billion, with higher arrivals of machinery and transport equipment (4.5%), chemicals and related products (5.7%), and mineral fuels, lubricants, and related products (14.5%). Over this period, the country’s trade deficit totaled EUR 22.445 billion.