Romania’s modern retail market continues to expand, exceeding the threshold of 5 million square metres of leasable retail space. The stock is still heavily concentrated in Bucharest and five other major counties, which together account for almost half of the national total.
Bucharest and its surrounding areas account for almost 1.3 million square metres of leasable space, while the next five counties, Timiș, Iași, Bihor, Argeș and Cluj, together contribute more than 1.1 million square metres, mostly located in county capitals.
In 2025, the market recorded around 190,000 square metres of newly delivered retail space, according to preliminary data. The largest project was the expansion of Mall Moldova in Iași, adding nearly 60,000 square metres.
Other notable openings included the reopening of Agora Arad after almost a decade of inactivity, as well as extensions to Iulius Mall Suceava and Coresi Shopping Resort Brașov.
Next year could bring around 250,000 square metres of new leasable retail space, according to Colliers’ preliminary estimates based on available market data. Among the largest schemes announced are M Park Galați, and a roughly 25,000-square-metre extension of Palas Mall Iași.
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