Trade in recyclable raw materials in Romania

Romania: Trade in recyclable raw materials was 766,810 Tonne in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
766,810 Tonne
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
20th
of 27 countries
All-time high
868,642 Tonne
in 2021
All-time low
138,895 Tonne
in 2004
Years of data
22
2004–2025

Trade in recyclable raw materials in Romania, 2004–2025

200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k2004201420252004: 138.9k Tonne2005: 177.7k Tonne2006: 185.7k Tonne2007: 139.3k Tonne2008: 251.9k Tonne2009: 213.2k Tonne2010: 228.8k Tonne2011: 301.3k Tonne2012: 575.6k Tonne2013: 457.6k Tonne2014: 462.8k Tonne2015: 549.3k Tonne2016: 851.4k Tonne2017: 833.5k Tonne2018: 848.7k Tonne2019: 833.5k Tonne2020: 776.5k Tonne2021: 868.6k Tonne2022: 817.1k Tonne2023: 763.7k Tonne2024: 789.5k Tonne2025: 766.8k Tonne

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Tonne.

Analysis

In 2025, trade in recyclable raw materials in Romania stood at 766,810 Tonne.

The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 39.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, trade in recyclable raw materials in Romania peaked at 868,642 Tonne in 2021 and was at its lowest, 138,895 Tonne, in 2004.

Romania ranks 20th of 27 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 184,447 Tonne 138,895 Tonne 251,930 Tonne 6
2010s 594,242 Tonne 228,806 Tonne 851,389 Tonne 10
2020s 797,039 Tonne 763,726 Tonne 868,642 Tonne 6

Countries ranked near Romania

  1. 17 Croatia 905,548 Tonne compare
  2. 18 Ireland 822,396 Tonne compare
  3. 19 Lithuania 808,928 Tonne compare
  4. 21 Finland 697,001 Tonne compare
  5. 22 Bulgaria 659,902 Tonne compare
  6. 23 Greece 617,139 Tonne compare

See the full ranking of 28 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is trade in recyclable raw materials in Romania?
Trade in recyclable raw materials in Romania was 766,810 Tonne in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest trade in recyclable raw materials recorded in Romania?
The highest recorded value was 868,642 Tonne in 2021.
What is the lowest trade in recyclable raw materials recorded in Romania?
The lowest recorded value was 138,895 Tonne in 2004.
How does Romania rank for trade in recyclable raw materials?
Romania ranks 20th out of 27 countries with data for 2025.
Is trade in recyclable raw materials rising or falling in Romania?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Romania data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Trade in recyclable raw materials. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Trade in recyclable raw materials
Unit
Tonne
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
28 places, 616 data points, 2004–2025
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