**EXCLUSIVE: While headline numbers show explosive growth,, with 17,828 new companies flooding the market. This unprecedented growth—the highest among all sectors—raises serious questions about market saturation and sustainability.

“Transport has become the new gold rush,” warns economic analyst Maria Popescu. “But with fuel prices volatile and infrastructure crumbling, this boom could turn into a mass exodus within months.”

The sector’s dominance is particularly concerning given Romania’s notorious road quality and regulatory challenges. Experts fear many of these new entrants are ill-prepared for the harsh realities of logistics operations.

Wholesale and Retail: The Phantom Recovery

While wholesale and retail trade leads in absolute numbers with 18,223, the sector’s apparent strength masks deeper vulnerabilities. Consumer spending remains constrained by inflation, and the shift to e-commerce continues to pressure traditional retail models.

“The retail surge looks impressive on paper, but many of these are micro-enterprises with minimal staying power,” cautions retail consultant Andrei Ionescu. “We’re seeing a proliferation of small shops that may not survive the next economic downturn.”

Professional Services: The Hidden Casualty

Professional, scientific, and technical activities registered 10,869 new businesses,—suggests a workforce increasingly dependent on precarious contract work rather than stable employment.

“This isn’t entrepreneurship—it’s economic desperation,” argues labor economist Cristian Moldovan. “People are registering businesses because traditional jobs are disappearing, not because they’ve discovered new market opportunities.”

Regional Imbalances: The Two-Romania Problem

The data reveals a deepening regional divide that threatens national economic stability. While Bucharest leads with 3,366, representing a 50.54% increase, and Alba’s staggering 146.5 sound impressive, but these figures represent relatively small absolute numbers that barely register against the capital’s dominance.

“The concentration of business activity in urban centers creates dangerous dependencies,” warns regional development expert Elena Vasilescu. “When the next economic shock hits, these regional disparities will amplify the impact.”

The Exit Epidemic: What the Growth Numbers Hide

Most alarming is the business churn rate. While 14,810, 12,951 businesses exited the market through suspensions, dissolutions,.

This means for every 100 new businesses, 87 are disappearing—a net growth of only 1,859. The health ratio of 1.14 barely keeps the business ecosystem in positive territory.

Conclusion: The Mirage of Growth

The September registration data paints a picture of frantic activity but questionable substance. While certain sectors show explosive growth, the underlying trends suggest an economy built on shaky foundations. The transport boom appears unsustainable, retail growth masks consumer weakness, and professional services reflect employment instability rather than innovation.

As one veteran business owner put it: “Everyone’s starting something, but nobody knows if it will last. This isn’t healthy growth—it’s economic anxiety disguised as entrepreneurship.”

The real test will come when market forces inevitably separate sustainable businesses from the speculative ventures currently flooding the registry. When that happens, Romania may discover that today’s registration boom was tomorrow’s business collapse.