Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Moldova

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in Moldova expanded significantly from 1 514 t in 2018 to 2 141 t in 2023. A key driver of the initial growth was a shift in consumer preferences in 2019, with increased demand for fresh, perishable, and dietary products, moving away from frozen or preserved alternatives.

Following a stabilization in 2020, market volume surged again in 2021. The market demonstrated resilience in 2023, continuing to grow despite increased consumer interest in frozen vegetables as a convenient alternative and the broader economic and geopolitical challenges affecting the HoReCa sector.

By 2024, the market's development was supported by industry efforts towards international collaboration, such as Moldova Fruct's participation in global forums and partnerships with USAID projects. The high sensitivity to climatic factors and the ongoing adaptation of agricultural technologies also remained important contextual influences on local production and availability.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Moldova

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

In 2019, Moldova's production of cauliflowers and broccoli reached 985 tonnes, showing minimal change from the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 967 tonnes, representing a 3.3% decline. This was followed by a recovery in 2019 with a 2.3% increase.

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

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Moldova

Market analysis indicates that Moldova did not export any cauliflowers or broccoli between 2017 and 2020.

Imports cauliflowers and broccoli to Moldova

Imports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, Moldova's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli decreased in 2020. Imports totaled 752.4 tonnes that year, marking a 2.3% drop from 2019. The peak import volume was recorded in 2019 at 769.7 tonnes. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 115%, with an average annual growth rate of 29.1%. The most significant increase occurred in 2018 at 56.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, the Netherlands, and Turkey were Moldova's primary sources for cauliflower and broccoli imports. Spain accounted for 59.9% of imports by volume, followed by the Netherlands at 8.4% and Turkey at 7.4%. Together, these three countries represented 75.7% 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

Following two years of expansion, Moldova's import value for cauliflowers and broccoli saw little change in 2020. Import volume reached 1 242 thousand US dollars that year, remaining stable compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 246 thousand US dollars. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 131.8%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 32.3%. The largest yearly increase was in 2019 at 57.3%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland were the main sources of Moldova's cauliflower and broccoli imports by value. Spain contributed 61.4% of the import value, the Netherlands accounted for 10.0%, and Poland made up 6.9%. Collectively, these three partners represented 78.4% 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