CITR: Profit stagnates for major Romanian companies as debt soars by €11 billion
The net profit of Romania's major companies has seen a slight decline of 1.6% in 2024, while their debts have surged by €11 billion, reaching a total of €239 billion.
The net profit of Romania's major companies has seen a slight decline of 1.6% in 2024, while their debts have surged by €11 billion, reaching a total of €239 billion.
Liberty Galați's restructuring plan was officially approved by creditors and the Galați Tribunal at the start of August.
A new study reveals that Romanian entrepreneurs are navigating a delicate balance between optimism and concern as they face an increasingly unstable global economy.
The 2025 landscape is marked by geopolitical tensions and the upcoming Romanian presidential elections, contributing to a cautious business environment.
43% of all impact companies are restructurable or in imminent insolvency, and they generate 33% of the total turnover of impact companies.

Banks in Central Eastern South-Eastern Europe report improving trends, with credit demand remaining robust, particularly from companies, while banks anticipate improvement in credit supply following a period of contraction.
Agroland Business System has completed the acquisition of Avirom, a Romanian company specialising in day-old chick and duckling production.
Romania's trade balance deficit (FOB/CIF) for January-November 2025 reached €29.77 billion, down €299.6 million (-1.0%) compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
The Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIR) has unanimously decided to support the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur, backing the decision made by the European Association of Chambers of Commerce (Eurochambres) at its November 2024 General Assembly.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has allocated over RON 3.8 billion (€760 million) to support public investments and clear arrears in key sectors including development, transport and agriculture.