Romania-Netherlands Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.65B total volume •Romania deficit: $2.53B

RomaniaNetherlands

$3.06B

Exports (2023)

NetherlandsRomania

$5.59B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$2.53B

Deficit for Romania

Total Trade

$8.65B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Romania and Netherlands. Green line shows exports from Romania, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Romania-Netherlands commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

RomaniaNetherlands Exports

$3.06B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
9.9% top product
1Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc
$303.37M
9.9% of exports
2Oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken
$199.27M
6.5% of exports
3Electro-thermic appliances: coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes
$148.75M
4.9% of exports
4Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
$145.02M
4.7% of exports
5Oil seeds: sunflower seeds, whether or not broken
$131.29M
4.3% of exports
6Motorboats: (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable
$76.51M
2.5% of exports
7Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$68.28M
2.2% of exports
8Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use
$64.20M
2.1% of exports
9Electrical static converters
$60.58M
2.0% of exports
10Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships
$43.97M
1.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Romania's export portfolio to Netherlands demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

NetherlandsRomania Imports

$5.59B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
3.6% concentration
1Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$204.11M
3.6% of imports
2Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$192.71M
3.4% of imports
3Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542
$164.38M
2.9% of imports
4Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$144.67M
2.6% of imports
5Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$128.54M
2.3% of imports
6Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$110.20M
2.0% of imports
7Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion
$98.98M
1.8% of imports
8Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$95.85M
1.7% of imports
9Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$94.34M
1.7% of imports
10Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (LED)
$88.23M
1.6% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Romania's import pattern from Netherlands reveals strategic sourcingin blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Romania demonstrates competitive strength in exportingvehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc to Netherlands, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsstrongcomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $8.65B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Romania-Netherlands Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.65 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Romania maintains a deficit of $2.53 billion
  • Export Focus: Romania's primary exports include vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc, oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken, electro-thermic appliances: coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Netherlands include blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale, electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $8.65B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Romania leveraging its comparative advantages in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Romania's specialization in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cccomplements Netherlands's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.65B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.65B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $8.65 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc and blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Romania's trade deficit of $2.53 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Romania and Netherlands represents a total trade volume of $8.65 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Romania, with imports exceeding exportsby $2.53 billion.

Export Strengths

Romania's exports to Netherlands total $3.06 billion, with competitive advantages in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc, representing $303.37M or9.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Netherlands amount to $5.59 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale, with Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale comprising3.6% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Romania's strategic sourcing from Netherlands. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023