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Aubergines market in Moldova

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh aubergines in Moldova expanded from 5 475 tons in 2018 to 6 935 tons in 2023, despite a contraction to 4 772 tons in 2020. The early part of the period was marked by significant price volatility, with aubergine prices falling by 13% over the course of 2018.

A key development in 2020 was the renovation and reconstruction of fruit and vegetable sections in major supermarket chains like METRO and KAUFLAND, which improved the quality and availability of fresh produce including aubergines for Moldovan consumers. This upgrade in retail infrastructure coincided with the market's subsequent recovery phase.

Following the 2020 dip, the market volume rebounded steadily, reaching a peak in 2023. This growth was supported by increasing domestic production, which rose to 6 202 tons, alongside growing imports.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Moldova
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Moldova in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Moldova in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Moldova, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Moldova in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Moldova, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Moldova, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Moldova in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Moldova, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Moldova by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production aubergines in Moldova

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Moldova's aubergine production volume declined after a two-year uptick. In 2019, production reached its peak at 5 401 tonnes, but by 2020 it had fallen to 4 183 tonnes, marking a 22.6% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with production rising by 15.4%. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 3.9%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of -1.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.4%	7.5%	(22.6%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports aubergines from Moldova

Exports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus was the overwhelmingly dominant market for Moldova's aubergine exports in kind, accounting for 97.1% of the total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Belarus remained the primary destination for Moldova's aubergine exports in value terms, capturing 70.8% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports aubergines to Moldova

Imports in kind, t

Moldova's aubergine import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 588.7 tonnes, reflecting a strong rise of 16.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 69.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.4%	11.3%	16.8%	19.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Spain, and Romania were the main sources for Moldova's aubergine imports in kind. Turkey accounted for 57.1% of imports, Spain for 18.3%, and Romania for 13.2%, together making up 88.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year increase, Moldova's foreign aubergine supplies in value terms declined. In 2019, imports peaked at 700.3 thousand US dollars, but in 2020 they dropped slightly to approximately 698.0 thousand US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged year-over-year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 33.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 75%, resulting in a compound annual growth rate of 20.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.9%	31.1%	(0.3%)	20.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Turkey, Spain, and Romania were the leading markets for Moldova's aubergine imports in value terms. Turkey held a 55.4% share, Spain 20.9%, and Romania 13.8%, collectively accounting for 90.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io