Alliaceous vegetables market in Moldova

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Moldovan alliaceous vegetables market saw its volume fluctuate from 64 692 t to 72 757 t, with a notable dip to 52 089 t in 2021. Domestic production followed a rising trajectory after 2021, climbing to 76 824 t in 2023, while imports fell sharply from 2020 onward.

The introduction of stricter import controls in August 2022 under Order No. 256, which mandated laboratory testing for imported fresh produce before sale, made foreign supply more difficult and supported the expansion of local production. This regulatory shift was part of a broader emphasis on quality and safety standards that shaped market access.

Export growth from 1 374 t in 2018 to 11 421 t in 2023 was facilitated by Moldovan producers' increasing pursuit of Global G.A.P. certification and active participation in international trade fairs, improving access to foreign markets. Government measures, such as the 2024 support scheme for vegetable production in protected spaces, further underscored the policy drive to bolster local output and quality.

Production alliaceous vegetables in Moldova

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Moldova produced 56 496 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, marking a slight decline of 1.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 14.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 53 777 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 18.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Moldova in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports alliaceous vegetables from Moldova

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their minimum in 2020 at 481 tonnes, representing an 88.0% decrease from 2019. The maximum was recorded in 2017, with a 9.6-fold difference between these years. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 190.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Romania and Russia remained the primary markets for exports in kind, jointly accounting for 80.5% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Moldova in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at 130 thousand US dollars, an 88.4% drop from the previous year. The highest value occurred in 2019 at 1 125 thousand US dollars, with an 8.6-fold difference between these years. The largest increase was in 2019, up by 119.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania (48.9% of exports in value terms), Russia (27.4%), and North Macedonia (12.1%) stood out as the main markets for exports in value terms, together representing 88.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Moldova in value, 2017-2020

Imports alliaceous vegetables to Moldova

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with an 8.4-fold variation between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 344 tonnes, reflecting a 54.2% decrease compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, rising by 644.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Russia (36.4% of imports in kind), Ukraine (19.4%), and Uzbekistan (8.8%) were the main suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to Moldova, together comprising 64.6% of total imports in kind.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Moldova in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values varied 7.1 times from the low in 2017 to the high in 2019. In 2020, imports totaled 4 781 thousand US dollars, a sharp reduction of 30.9% compared to 2019. The largest increase was in 2018, up by 425.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Russia (29.0% of imports in value terms), China (19.4%), and Ukraine (12.5%) formed the core of imports in value terms, together accounting for 60.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Moldova in value, 2017-2020