Romania-Poland Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $11.85B total volume โ€ขRomania deficit: $4.75B

Romania โ†’ Poland

$3.55B

Exports (2023)

Poland โ†’ Romania

$8.30B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$4.75B

Deficit for Romania

Total Trade

$11.85B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Romania and Poland. 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-Poland commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Romania โ†’ Poland Exports

$3.55B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
7.0% top product
1Vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof
$249.32M
7.0% of exports
2Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc
$153.34M
4.3% of exports
3Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$100.78M
2.8% of exports
4Tobacco: homogenised or reconstituted
$73.57M
2.1% of exports
5Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships
$69.76M
2.0% of exports
6Electro-thermic appliances: coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes
$67.32M
1.9% of exports
7Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)
$63.33M
1.8% of exports
8Rubber: unvulcanised, compounded with carbon black or silica, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
$56.61M
1.6% of exports
9Copper: waste and scrap
$52.75M
1.5% of exports
10Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines
$48.97M
1.4% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Romania's export portfolio to Poland demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Poland โ†’ Romania Imports

$8.30B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
2.3% concentration
1Helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg
$187.46M
2.3% of imports
2Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)
$154.03M
1.9% of imports
3Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines
$153.16M
1.8% of imports
4Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with precious metal or precious metal compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or included
$135.00M
1.6% of imports
5Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
$134.73M
1.6% of imports
6Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
$102.74M
1.2% of imports
7Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10
$83.24M
1.0% of imports
8Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding
$82.13M
1.0% of imports
9Coke and semi-coke: of coal, lignite or peat, whether or not agglomerated: retort carbon
$80.78M
1.0% of imports
10Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereof
$78.33M
0.9% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Romania's import pattern from Poland reveals significant dependencyin helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, 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 exportingvehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof to Poland, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $11.85B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Romania-Poland Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $11.85 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Romania maintains a deficit of $4.75 billion
  • Export Focus: Romania's primary exports include vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc, boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Poland include helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global 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 $11.85B 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 vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof.

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 vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereofcomplements Poland's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $11.85B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $11.85B 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 $11.85 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof and helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Romania's trade deficit of $4.75 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic 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 Poland represents a total trade volume of $11.85 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Romania, with imports exceeding exportsby $4.75 billion.

Export Strengths

Romania's exports to Poland total $3.55 billion, with competitive advantages in vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof, representing $249.32M or7.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Poland amount to $8.30 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg, with Helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg comprising2.3% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Romania's strategic sourcing from Poland. 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) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023