Trade between Romania and Germany reached EUR 42.1 billion in 2024, maintaining Romania\u2019s position as Germany\u2019s 17th-largest trading partner, according to data from the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), released by the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania).\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 0.9% increase in total trade volume from 2023 was driven by Romanian exports to Germany, which rose 1.4% to EUR 19.8 billion, and German exports to Romania, which increased 0.6% to EUR 22.4 billion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Despite maintaining strong trade relations, growth was subdued due to economic headwinds in Germany and the European Union.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cRomania remains among Germany\u2019s top 20 trade partners, a sign of the strong economic ties between the two countries. However, growth has slowed due to economic difficulties in Germany and the EU,\u201d said Sebastian Metz, AHK Romania\u2019s general director.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He emphasized the need to boost competitiveness through lower energy costs, reduced bureaucracy, and increased innovation investments.\u00a0<\/p>\n
AHK Romania welcomed ongoing investments in Romania\u2019s economic infrastructure but urged the government to increase spending on education and research to at least the EU average.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Metz also stressed the importance of diversifying trade partnerships, calling on European policymakers to accelerate international trade agreements to reduce economic dependence on traditional markets.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cExpanding global trade agreements will help counterbalance potential disruptions in established partnerships. The Romanian government should actively support such initiatives at the European level,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n