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Cheese and curd market in Moldova

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cheese and curd market in Moldova began the period at 17,147 t in 2018 but contracted to 15,662 t in 2019. This decline coincided with high raw milk costs domestically, which reduced the competitiveness of local production compared to cheaper imports, particularly from Ukraine.

A recovery started in 2020, lifting the market to 18,945 t, and growth continued through 2021, reaching 23,154 t. After a slight stabilization at 22,738 t in 2022, volume climbed again to 24,524 t in 2023. In value terms, the market expanded consistently from $65.8 million in 2018 to $127.9 million in 2023.

In 2024, sectoral policies and subsidies for authorized farms supported a sharp increase in cheese production, while imports jumped to 11,886 t and exports fell to 143 t.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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 cheese and curd in Moldova

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cheese and curd, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cheese and curd, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Moldova's cheese and curd production rebounded after two years of decline. In 2020, the country produced 14 464 tonnes, marking a significant 24.3% increase from 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production overall decreased by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 11 636 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 16.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.9%)	(16.6%)	24.3%	(1.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year downturn, Moldova's cheese and curd production saw a recovery in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 66 955 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 42.4% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. The minimum value occurred in 2019 at 47 005 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Moldova in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.7%)	(10.7%)	42.4%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cheese and curd from Moldova

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Moldova's cheese and curd export volume reached 1 565 tonnes, showing a 16.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 25.6%, translating to an annualized rate of 7.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.5%	(5.4%)	16.0%	7.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia served as the dominant and nearly exclusive market for Moldova's cheese and curd exports in kind, accounting for 95.3% of total flows.

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

Moldova's cheese and curd export value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 7 243 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 33.0% improvement over 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value rose by 56%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.9%	1.2%	33.0%	16.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia effectively monopolized Moldova's cheese and curd exports in value terms, capturing 96.9% of total flows.

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 cheese and curd to Moldova

Imports in kind, t

Moldova's cheese and curd imports increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country imported approximately 6 046 tonnes, achieving a robust 12.5% uptick from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 55%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.5%	16.3%	12.5%	15.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Ukraine, Poland, and Germany emerged as the primary sources for Moldova's cheese and curd imports in kind. Ukraine accounted for 37.7% of imports, Poland for 22.0%, and Germany for 12.7%, together making up 72.4% 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

Moldova's cheese and curd import value rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 25 236 thousand US dollars, showing a solid 15.1% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 70.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.8%	18.6%	15.1%	19.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Poland, and Germany were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of Moldova's cheese and curd imports in value terms. Ukraine contributed 29.0%, Poland 21.9%, and Germany 14.9%, collectively representing 65.8% 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