Trade in recyclable raw materials in Romania
Romania: Trade in recyclable raw materials was 766,810 Tonne in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Trade in recyclable raw materials in Romania, 2004–2025
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 26th of 35 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.
Trade in recyclable raw materials in Romania, year by year
| Year | Tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 138,895 Tonne | — |
| 2005 | 177,658 Tonne | +27.9% |
| 2006 | 185,707 Tonne | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 139,269 Tonne | -25.0% |
| 2008 | 251,930 Tonne | +80.9% |
| 2009 | 213,225 Tonne | -15.4% |
| 2010 | 228,806 Tonne | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 301,348 Tonne | +31.7% |
| 2012 | 575,566 Tonne | +91.0% |
| 2013 | 457,573 Tonne | -20.5% |
| 2014 | 462,764 Tonne | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 549,314 Tonne | +18.7% |
| 2016 | 851,389 Tonne | +55.0% |
| 2017 | 833,481 Tonne | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 848,653 Tonne | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 833,526 Tonne | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 776,484 Tonne | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 868,642 Tonne | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 817,107 Tonne | -5.9% |
| 2023 | 763,726 Tonne | -6.5% |
| 2024 | 789,465 Tonne | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 766,810 Tonne | -2.9% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 766,810 Tonne is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.50 million Tonne, 51% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Romania's 766,810 Tonne is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.37 million Tonne, 56% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Trade in recyclable raw materials in Romania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +91.0% | 301,348 Tonne | 575,566 Tonne |
| 2008 | +80.9% | 139,269 Tonne | 251,930 Tonne |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.634 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 2.03 °C (2025)
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- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 0.5647 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
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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 26th out of 35 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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