Trade Statistics

Comprehensive trade data and statistics for U.S.-Romania bilateral trade, Kentucky exports, and sectoral trends.

U.S.-Romania Bilateral Trade (2024)

Total Trade
$5.29B
U.S. Exports to Romania
$2.39B
U.S. Imports from Romania
$2.90B
Trade Balance
-$507M

Top U.S. Exports to Romania

By Product Category

Category Value % of Total
Machinery $487M 20.4%
Aircraft & Parts $378M 15.8%
Electrical Machinery $262M 11.0%
Vehicles & Parts $215M 9.0%
Optical & Medical Instruments $189M 7.9%
Pharmaceuticals $143M 6.0%
Other $716M 29.9%

Growth Sectors

Defense & Aerospace +24% YoY

NATO modernization driving demand for U.S. defense systems

Energy Equipment +18% YoY

Renewable energy and LNG infrastructure expansion

Agricultural Technology +15% YoY

Precision agriculture and food processing equipment

Cybersecurity Solutions +21% YoY

Critical infrastructure protection and NATO interoperability

Top U.S. Imports from Romania

Category Value % of Total
Machinery $638M 22.0%
Electrical Machinery $522M 18.0%
Vehicles & Parts $435M 15.0%
Iron & Steel $290M 10.0%
Furniture & Bedding $232M 8.0%
Plastics $174M 6.0%
Other $609M 21.0%

Kentucky International Trade

Total Annual Exports
$47.8B
2024
Export-Related Jobs
235,000+
Direct & Indirect
Export Markets
180+
Countries

Top Kentucky Export Sectors

  • Aerospace Products & Parts $11.2B
  • Motor Vehicles & Parts $9.8B
  • Machinery (non-electrical) $5.4B
  • Chemicals $4.9B
  • Agricultural Products $3.7B

Top Kentucky Export Markets

  • 🇨🇦 Canada $12.4B
  • 🇲🇽 Mexico $5.7B
  • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom $4.2B
  • 🇩🇪 Germany $3.1B
  • 🇯🇵 Japan $2.8B

Data Sources

Trade statistics compiled from:

  • U.S. Census Bureau - Foreign Trade Statistics
  • U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
  • Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
  • Romanian National Institute of Statistics (INS)
  • World Trade Organization (WTO)

Data as of December 2024. Figures are subject to revision.