Romania exported clothing and accessories worth EUR 1.28 billion in the first half of this year, down by 5.4% compared to the same period of 2017.

Meanwhile, fashion imports increased by 10.4%, to EUR 776 million, local Agerpres reported.

However, Romania still recorded a surplus of EUR 508 million on this segment. There are many factories in Romania that produce clothing and accessories for international brands, which is why this sector records a surplus.

In the first half of this year, Romania exported goods worth almost EUR 34 billion, up 10% compared to the same period of last year, and imported products worth EUR 40.3 billion, up 9.7% year-on-year, resulting a trade deficit of EUR 6.3 billion.

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