Key Market Indicators
Romanian Maritime Transport Sales are projected to decline to approximately €174 million by 2028, down from €181 million in 2023. This represents an average annual decrease of 0.7%. Since 2010, the Romanian market has been shrinking at a rate of 1.7% per year. In 2023, Romania ranked 17th in maritime transport sales, with Croatia surpassing it at €181 million. Denmark, France, and the United Kingdom held the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions, respectively. Meanwhile, the Romanian vessel fleet is expected to grow to about 6,180 units by 2028, up from 5,490 units in 2023. This marks an average annual increase of 1.9%. Since 2009, the supply of vessels in Romania has surged by 6.3% annually. In 2023, Romania was ranked 20th in terms of vessel fleet size, with Latvia overtaking it at 5,490 units. Italy, Denmark, and Croatia occupied the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions in this ranking.
