Business Forum
| 19 June, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Trade between Romania and Germany declines in early 2025
The total trade volume between Romania and Germany fell by 6.1% compared to the same period last year, amounting to €10.36 billion.
The total trade volume between Romania and Germany fell by 6.1% compared to the same period last year, amounting to €10.36 billion.
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