The net investments in Romania increased to RON 68.8 billion (EUR 14.1 bln) in the first nine months of this year, up 0.7% compared to the same period last year (in constant prices).

The growth was driven by the investments in construction works, which increased by 6.4% to RON 38.4 bln (EUR 7.9 bln).

In contrast, the investments in equipment, including means of transport, decreased by 3% year-on-year, to RON 23.6 bln (EUR 4.86 bln), and the funds allocated for other expenses decreased by 13.8% to RON 6.7 bln (EUR 1.38 bln).

By main economic sectors, most of the investments went into the construction sector, with a share of 32%, followed by trade and services - 26.9%, industry - 23.9%, and agriculture - 4.2%.

In the third quarter (Q3) alone, total investments contracted by 0.3% year-on-year in constant prices, to RON 27 bln (EUR 5.55 bln), as the investments in new equipment plunged by 10.2%. On the other hand, new construction works increased by 4.9%. 

andrei@romania-insider.com

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