Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in Moldova

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled capsicum and pimenta fruits in Moldova displayed substantial volatility from 2018 to 2023. Overall, market volume grew from 11 496 tons in 2018 to 15 794 tons in 2023, indicating an expansion across the period despite notable intermediate fluctuations.

A dramatic surge lifted the market to 16 613 tons in 2019, a 44% increase from the previous year. This peak was followed by a 23% contraction in 2020 to 12 752 tons. After stabilizing near 12 947 tons in 2021, volume jumped again by 26% to 16 371 tons in 2022 before a modest 3.5% correction to 15 794 tons in 2023.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, with its highest output of 14 063 tons in 2019 contributing to the market's peak. Imports provided a consistent upward support, rising from 2 242 tons in 2018 to 3 675 tons in 2023, which helped maintain market volume during years of lower domestic harvest.

Production capsicum and pimenta fruits in Moldova

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Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Moldova produced 10 332 tons of capsicum and pimenta fruits in 2020, marking a 26.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 3.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 9 283 tons, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 14 063 tons. The most significant year-on-year increase was observed in 2019, when production surged by 51.5%.

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Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Moldova

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In 2019, Moldova exported 30 tons of capsicum and pimenta fruits, representing a 5.1% increase from the previous year. Over the three-year span from 2017 to 2019, exports decreased by 2.8%, averaging an annual decline of 0.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 29 tons, which also saw the largest drop of 7.5% compared to the year before.

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From 2017 to 2020, Latvia and Belarus were the primary destinations for Moldova's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports, together accounting for 99.9% of the total export volume.

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

Moldova's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports in monetary terms grew for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports reached 25 thousand US dollars, reflecting a controlled increase of 7.5% compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, export value rose by 69.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.2%.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, Latvia served as the main market for Moldova's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports in value terms, consistently absorbing 92.0% of the total export revenue.

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

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

Imports capsicum and pimenta fruits to Moldova

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Following two years of growth, Moldova's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits declined. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 2 420 tons, showing a modest decrease of 6.2% compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 42.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 580 tons, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when imports grew by 31.9%.

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Throughout 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Spain, and the Netherlands were the core sources for Moldova's capsicum and pimenta fruit imports by volume. Turkey accounted for 51.8% of imports, Spain for 26.5%, and the Netherlands for 14.1%, together making up 92.4% of total import flows.

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

After two years of increase, the value of Moldova's capsicum and pimenta fruit imports declined. In 2020, imports totaled 4 403 thousand US dollars, which is 14.1% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 37.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 11.3%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 5 127 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 30.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Spain, and the Netherlands formed the key group of partners for Moldova's capsicum and pimenta fruit imports in value terms. Turkey contributed 46.7% of the import value, Spain 28.9%, and the Netherlands 17.9%, collectively representing 93.5% of total import flows.

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

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