Trade lane

What Romania buys from China.

Romania imported USD 8.6bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, up 22 per cent on 2022. That is 8 per cent of everything Romania imported in these lines, and China is its number 3 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 8.6bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 7.0bn in 2022)
8 per centof Romania's imports in these lines, USD 114bn from every source
941product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#3China's rank among Romania's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Romania paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Romania imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 40 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Circuits: printedHS 853400

    Share of Romania's imports56 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changeup 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 156m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 46,159 a tonne, 6,500 tonnes
    USD 300min 2024
  2. 2

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Romania's imports29 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changeup 252 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 227,642 a tonne, 918 tonnes
    USD 209min 2024
  3. 3

    Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760

    Share of Romania's imports29 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changeup 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 74m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 48,298 a tonne, 2,940 tonnes
    USD 142min 2024
  4. 4

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Romania's imports9 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changefrom USD 3m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 415,297 a tonne, 330 tonnes
    USD 137min 2024
  5. 5

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Romania's imports18 per cent, 73 source countries
    Changedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 195m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 89,805 a tonne, 1,514 tonnes
    USD 136min 2024
  6. 6

    Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199

    Share of Romania's imports50 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 83m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 274,476 a tonne, 462 tonnes
    USD 127min 2024
  7. 7

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Romania's imports23 per cent, 76 source countries
    Changeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 117m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,099 a tonne, 5,878 tonnes
    USD 124min 2024
  8. 8

    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...HS 853710

    Share of Romania's imports14 per cent, 77 source countries
    Changeup 179 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 97,200 a tonne, 1,236 tonnes
    USD 120min 2024
  9. 9

    Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990

    Share of Romania's imports46 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changedown 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 166m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 52,942 a tonne, 2,137 tonnes
    USD 113min 2024
  10. 10

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Romania's imports21 per cent, 78 source countries
    Changedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 174m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,746 a tonne, 15,057 tonnes
    USD 102min 2024
  11. 11

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Romania's imports59 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changelevel with 2022 (USD 99m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 6,937 a tonne, 14,254 tonnes
    USD 99min 2024
  12. 12

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Romania's imports8 per cent, 95 source countries
    Changeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 72m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,205 a tonne, 8,931 tonnes
    USD 91min 2024
  13. 13

    Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231

    Share of Romania's imports9 per cent, 61 source countries
    Changeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 74m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 108,343 a tonne, 741 tonnes
    USD 80min 2024
  14. 14

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Romania's imports19 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,970 a tonne, 8,923 tonnes
    USD 80min 2024
  15. 15

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of Romania's imports13 per cent, 48 source countries
    Changeup 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,553 a tonne, 22,282 tonnes
    USD 79min 2024
  16. 16

    Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690

    Share of Romania's imports9 per cent, 81 source countries
    Changeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 4,543 a tonne, 16,059 tonnes
    USD 73min 2024
  17. 17

    Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989

    Share of Romania's imports14 per cent, 74 source countries
    Changeup 220 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,974 a tonne, 7,102 tonnes
    USD 64min 2024
  18. 18

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143

    Share of Romania's imports14 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 92m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,696 a tonne, 23,022 tonnes
    USD 62min 2024
  19. 19

    Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490

    Share of Romania's imports24 per cent, 56 source countries
    Changeup 64 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 14,061 a tonne, 4,210 tonnes
    USD 59min 2024
  20. 20

    Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)HS 845011

    Share of Romania's imports43 per cent, 25 source countries
    Changeup 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,441 a tonne, 15,839 tonnes
    USD 55min 2024
  21. 21

    Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 540752

    Share of Romania's imports74 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changeup 432 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 15,845 a tonne, 3,370 tonnes
    USD 53min 2024
  22. 22

    Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853669

    Share of Romania's imports10 per cent, 71 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 29,343 a tonne, 1,779 tonnes
    USD 52min 2024
  23. 23

    Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491

    Share of Romania's imports43 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 257,728 a tonne, 203 tonnes
    USD 52min 2024
  24. 24

    Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 854442

    Share of Romania's imports13 per cent, 79 source countries
    Changeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,307 a tonne, 3,906 tonnes
    USD 52min 2024
  25. 25

    Silk: raw silk (not thrown)HS 500200

    Share of Romania's imports65 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 50min 2024
  26. 26

    Luminaires and light fittings: chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings: (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use...HS 940511

    Share of Romania's imports47 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,659 a tonne, 5,026 tonnes
    USD 49min 2024
  27. 27

    Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699

    Share of Romania's imports16 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,410 a tonne, 5,595 tonnes
    USD 47min 2024
  28. 28

    Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589

    Share of Romania's imports25 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changeup 57 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 46min 2024
  29. 29

    Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320

    Share of Romania's imports26 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,420 a tonne, 18,561 tonnes
    USD 45min 2024
  30. 30

    Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810

    Share of Romania's imports34 per cent, 37 source countries
    Changeup 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,538 a tonne, 12,469 tonnes
    USD 44min 2024
  31. 31

    Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearingsHS 848330

    Share of Romania's imports39 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,816 a tonne, 4,077 tonnes
    USD 44min 2024
  32. 32

    Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression typesHS 848071

    Share of Romania's imports28 per cent, 43 source countries
    Changeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 21,187 a tonne, 2,062 tonnes
    USD 44min 2024
  33. 33

    Meters: parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereofHS 902890

    Share of Romania's imports77 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changedown 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 77m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 70,407 a tonne, 553 tonnes
    USD 39min 2024
  34. 34

    Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899

    Share of Romania's imports5 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changeup 119 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 16,223 a tonne, 2,381 tonnes
    USD 39min 2024
  35. 35

    Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239

    Share of Romania's imports3 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 755,426 a tonne, 51 tonnes
    USD 38min 2024
  36. 36

    Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502HS 850300

    Share of Romania's imports15 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 53m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,609 a tonne, 10,328 tonnes
    USD 37min 2024
  37. 37

    Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 852852

    Share of Romania's imports24 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changeup 236 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,240 a tonne, 1,879 tonnes
    USD 36min 2024
  38. 38

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299

    Share of Romania's imports17 per cent, 57 source countries
    Changeup 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 8,738 a tonne, 4,112 tonnes
    USD 36min 2024
  39. 39

    Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412

    Share of Romania's imports58 per cent, 23 source countries
    Changeup 192 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 90,288 a tonne, 393 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
  40. 40

    Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829

    Share of Romania's imports4 per cent, 62 source countries
    Changeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,401 a tonne, 2,021 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
  41. 41

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940542

    Share of Romania's imports50 per cent, 54 source countries
    Changeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,169 a tonne, 3,146 tonnes
    USD 35min 2024
  42. 42

    Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890

    Share of Romania's imports5 per cent, 67 source countries
    Changedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 30,944 a tonne, 1,112 tonnes
    USD 34min 2024
  43. 43

    Electric motors: universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5WHS 850120

    Share of Romania's imports82 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 34min 2024
  44. 44

    Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functionsHS 847990

    Share of Romania's imports13 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changeup 131 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 34min 2024
  45. 45

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Romania's imports6 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changenew since 2022
    Unit valueUSD 12,020 a tonne, 2,790 tonnes
    USD 34min 2024
  46. 46

    Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504HS 850450

    Share of Romania's imports18 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changeup 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 13,775 a tonne, 2,392 tonnes
    USD 33min 2024
  47. 47

    Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999

    Share of Romania's imports9 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 53m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 19,041 a tonne, 1,724 tonnes
    USD 33min 2024
  48. 48

    Tools: for working in the hand, parts thereof for other than chain saws and pneumatic toolsHS 846799

    Share of Romania's imports62 per cent, 46 source countries
    Changedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,933 a tonne, 2,994 tonnes
    USD 33min 2024
  49. 49

    Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5WHS 850110

    Share of Romania's imports24 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 46 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 17,641 a tonne, 1,814 tonnes
    USD 32min 2024
  50. 50

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399

    Share of Romania's imports11 per cent, 79 source countries
    Changeup 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 22,425 a tonne, 1,337 tonnes
    USD 30min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 540752USD 53m in 2024, up 432 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). China supplies 74 per cent of the line.
  2. Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590USD 27m in 2024, up 348 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  3. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130USD 209m in 2024, up 252 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022). China supplies 29 per cent of the line.
  4. Machinery: for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapterHS 847780USD 22m in 2024, up 241 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 22 per cent of the line.
  5. Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 852852USD 36m in 2024, up 236 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). China supplies 24 per cent of the line.
  6. Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters: of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves)HS 851660USD 24m in 2024, up 236 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 18 per cent of the line.
  7. Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989USD 64m in 2024, up 220 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022). China supplies 14 per cent of the line.
  8. Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150USD 24m in 2024, up 201 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 10 per cent of the line.
  9. Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412USD 35m in 2024, up 192 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). China supplies 58 per cent of the line.
  10. 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...HS 853710USD 120m in 2024, up 179 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022). China supplies 14 per cent of the line.
  11. Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposesHS 851679USD 22m in 2024, up 165 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). China supplies 34 per cent of the line.
  12. Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housingHS 847160USD 18m in 2024, up 164 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 26 per cent of the line.
  13. Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: parts for the appliances of heading no. 8509HS 850990USD 17m in 2024, up 148 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). China supplies 68 per cent of the line.
  14. Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810USD 44m in 2024, up 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). China supplies 34 per cent of the line.
  15. Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399USD 30m in 2024, up 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). China supplies 11 per cent of the line.
  16. Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functionsHS 847990USD 34m in 2024, up 131 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). China supplies 13 per cent of the line.
  17. Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)HS 845011USD 55m in 2024, up 121 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022). China supplies 43 per cent of the line.
  18. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899USD 39m in 2024, up 119 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). China supplies 5 per cent of the line.
  19. Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride)HS 590310USD 13m in 2024, up 113 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 21 per cent of the line.
  20. Buildings: prefabricated, not of woodHS 940690USD 11m in 2024, up 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). China supplies 19 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Romania imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyedHS 54075274 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 53m; 42 source countries in all.
  2. Silk: raw silk (not thrown)HS 50020065 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 50m; 4 source countries in all.
  3. Meters: parts and accessories of gas, liquid, electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereofHS 90289077 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 39m; 27 source countries in all.
  4. Electric motors: universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5WHS 85012082 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 34m; 45 source countries in all.
  5. Tools: for working in the hand, parts thereof for other than chain saws and pneumatic toolsHS 84679962 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 33m; 46 source countries in all.
  6. Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 85042370 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 26m; 15 source countries in all.
  7. Bed linen: of man-made fibres, printed, not knitted or crochetedHS 63022293 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 25m; 25 source countries in all.
  8. Freezers: of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacityHS 84183066 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 24m; 27 source countries in all.
  9. Cycles: frames and forks, and parts thereofHS 87149162 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 21m; 36 source countries in all.
  10. Tools: for working in the hand, (other than chain saws), hydraulic or with self-contained non-electric motor, (not pneumatic)HS 84678962 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 18m; 44 source countries in all.
  11. Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: parts for the appliances of heading no. 8509HS 85099068 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 17m; 32 source countries in all.
  12. Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphateHS 31022175 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 15m; 21 source countries in all.
  13. Heaters: solar water heaters, non-electricHS 84191292 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 11m; 17 source countries in all.
  14. Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: self-propelledHS 84303162 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 9m; 10 source countries in all.
  15. Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof: articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit, of plasticsHS 67021071 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 9m; 35 source countries in all.
  16. Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not packaged for retail sale)HS 30031096 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 7m; 8 source countries in all.
  17. Flowers, foliage and fruit, artificial, and parts thereof: articles made of artificial flowers, foliage or fruit, of materials other than plasticsHS 67029078 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 7m; 29 source countries in all.
  18. Antibiotics: erythromycin and its derivatives: salts thereofHS 29415078 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 7m; 8 source countries in all.
  19. Medicaments: containing antibiotics other than penicillins, streptomycins and their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not in measured doses, not...HS 30032084 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 7m; 11 source countries in all.
  20. Textile machinery: for extruding, drawing, texturing or cutting man-made textile materialsHS 84440079 per cent of Romania's imports of the line, USD 6m; 18 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Romania at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Circuits: printedHS 853400China: USD 300m at USD 46,159 a tonne. Italy: USD 23m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 29,645 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 63,836 a tonne.
  2. Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760China: USD 142m at USD 48,298 a tonne. Turkey: USD 39m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 33,759 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 46,684 a tonne.
  3. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713China: USD 137m at USD 415,297 a tonne. Poland: USD 6m (under 1 per cent of the line) at USD 278,982 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 939,478 a tonne.
  4. Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199China: USD 127m at USD 274,476 a tonne. Germany: USD 72m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 78,357 a tonne, 72 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 61,072 a tonne.
  5. 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...HS 853710China: USD 120m at USD 97,200 a tonne. Spain: USD 46m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 52,188 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 102,287 a tonne.
  6. Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990China: USD 113m at USD 52,942 a tonne. Italy: USD 12m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 19,267 a tonne, 64 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 80,756 a tonne.
  7. Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300China: USD 102m at USD 6,746 a tonne. Greece: USD 155m (31 per cent of the line) at USD 4,827 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,900 a tonne.
  8. Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690China: USD 91m at USD 10,205 a tonne. Poland: USD 56m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 4,331 a tonne, 58 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,045 a tonne.
  9. Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690China: USD 73m at USD 4,543 a tonne. Spain: USD 39m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 3,556 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,705 a tonne.
  10. Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143China: USD 62m at USD 2,696 a tonne. Germany: USD 104m (24 per cent of the line) at USD 2,145 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,130 a tonne.
  11. Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490China: USD 59m at USD 14,061 a tonne. Austria: USD 12m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 9,474 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 27,831 a tonne.
  12. Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853669China: USD 52m at USD 29,343 a tonne. Austria: USD 13m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 14,997 a tonne, 49 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 47,039 a tonne.
  13. Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491China: USD 52m at USD 257,728 a tonne. Portugal: USD 49m (40 per cent of the line) at USD 145,661 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 238,191 a tonne.
  14. Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699China: USD 47m at USD 8,410 a tonne. Turkey: USD 20m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 6,080 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,444 a tonne.
  15. Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899China: USD 39m at USD 16,223 a tonne. Germany: USD 184m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 11,982 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,506 a tonne.
  16. Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239China: USD 38m at USD 755,426 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 173m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 339,184 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 960,179 a tonne.
  17. Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412China: USD 35m at USD 90,288 a tonne. Croatia: USD 11m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 65,767 a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 90,288 a tonne.
  18. Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat beltsHS 870829China: USD 35m at USD 17,401 a tonne. Turkey: USD 211m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 4,176 a tonne, 76 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,816 a tonne.
  19. Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890China: USD 34m at USD 30,944 a tonne. Czech Republic: USD 45m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 18,930 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 30,944 a tonne.
  20. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322China: USD 34m at USD 12,020 a tonne. Morocco: USD 8m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 3,224 a tonne, 73 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,804 a tonne.
What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Romania with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Romania imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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