22.10.202604:00:00UTC+00Romania’s Car Registrations Rebound in September, Contraction Eases to 11.2% YoY

Romania’s car registration slump showed signs of easing in September 2026, with the year-over-year decline narrowing sharply compared to the previous month. According to the latest data updated on 22 October 2026, new car registrations fell 11.20% in September on a year-over-year basis, a notable improvement from the 36.80% drop recorded in August 2026.

Both figures reflect changes relative to the same month a year earlier, highlighting a stabilization in the market after a much steeper annual contraction over the summer. While registrations remain below last year’s levels, the reduced pace of decline in September suggests a partial recovery in demand or a normalization of supply conditions compared with August’s pronounced weakness.

The data indicate that, on a year-over-year basis, August represented a deeper trough, whereas September marks a step toward less severe contraction in Romania’s auto sector. Market participants will be watching coming months closely to see whether this moderating negative trend continues and potentially turns into year-over-year growth.