Today, a roundtable meeting of Georgian-Romanian business circles is being held, co-organized by the European Union-Georgia Business Council (EUGBC) and the Georgian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce. The focus of the meeting will be revealed later, but current data already shows notable trends in the two countries’ economic cooperation.
Trade Relations
Bilateral trade between Georgia and Romania is on the rise. In January–July 2025, trade turnover reached $188.7 million, compared to $134.9 million in the same period last year. For comparison, annual trade volumes amounted to $246.9 million in 2024, $244.2 million in 2023, and $314.7 million in 2022.
Imports from Romania dominate the balance, with Georgia importing $166.8 million worth of goods in the first seven months of 2025, up from $110.3 million last year. Oil and petroleum products remain the largest category, making Romania the second-largest supplier of oil to Georgia after Russia.
Top Imports from Romania (Jan–Jul 2025):
- Petroleum and petroleum products – $132.6M
- Manufactured tobacco – $6.1M
- Rubber tires – $3.6M
- Medicines – $2.2M
- Cars – $1.9M
- Aluminum containers – $1.9M
- Bakery products – $1.4M
- Aircraft parts – $1.2M
- Soybean oil by-products – $1.1M
- Live cattle – $1.1M
On the export side, Georgia shipped $21.9 million worth of goods to Romania in January–July 2025, slightly down from $24.5 million last year. Fertilizers remain the key export item.
Top Exports to Romania (Jan–Jul 2025):
- Nitrogen fertilizers – $16.8M
- Ferroalloys – $3M
- Amusement goods and games – $477K
- Brooms and brushes – $172K
- Machinery for loading/unloading – $149K
- Metal pipes and profiles – $135K
- Detergents – $128K
- Welding equipment – $115K
- Cars – $89K
- Mineral and fresh waters – $67K
Investment and Tourism
Romanian foreign direct investment (FDI) in Georgia remains modest. In 2024, Georgia received $520,000 in investments from Romania, compared to $450,000 in 2023. In the first quarter of 2025, only $143,000 in FDI was recorded.
Tourism flows are also relatively small but show steady growth. In the first half of 2025, 3,860 visitors came to Georgia from Romania, a 6.7% increase year-on-year. Last year, the total number of Romanian visitors reached 8,246, up from 6,545 in 2023.
Georgia’s economic ties with Romania are strengthening, particularly in trade, where imports of oil and petroleum products play a central role. Exports remain modest but stable, with fertilizers leading the list. Although FDI and tourism figures are still limited, the growing dynamics highlight opportunities for further cooperation.
