Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Moldova

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for flour and powder of fruits and nuts in Moldova experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 593 t in 2018, it rose to 806 t the following year before dipping to 695 t in 2020. A sharp increase to 1 097 t occurred in 2021, followed by a contraction to 792 t in 2022 and stabilization at 793 t in 2023.

In 2024, a significant 22.4% drop in the production of fruits, nuts, and berries constrained the availability of raw materials for processing. Market operations are shaped by national technical regulations, including Government Decisions HG nr. 68/2009 and HG nr. 775/2007, which set quality and marketing requirements for flour products. Furthermore, the certified organic agriculture sector has stabilized, with a core of value-added nut-based products indicating growth in the organic segment.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Moldova

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Moldova ranked 25th globally in the production of flour or powder made from fruits and nuts.

Top producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

Moldova's production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 025 tonnes, marking a 12.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 51%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 14.7%.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Moldova

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced volatility during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 111.0 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 336.6 tonnes in 2020, representing a threefold increase. The 2020 figure was 203.2% higher than in 2019. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 38.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania and Turkey dominated Moldova's exports in volume, together accounting for 95.8% of the total, while the remaining share went to other markets.

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

Market performance fluctuated noticeably over these years. Exports reached their lowest value in 2019 at 42.5 thousand US dollars, then climbed to a peak of 123.9 thousand US dollars in 2020, a fourfold difference. The 2020 value showed a significant increase of 191.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a 70.7% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania, Austria, and Turkey were the main buyers of Moldova's flour or powder from fruits and nuts in value terms. Romania accounted for 36.9% of exports, Austria for 30.6%, and Turkey for 29.7%, together making up 97.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Moldova

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. Imports fell to a low of 0.3 tonnes in 2018, then rose sharply to 7.0 tonnes in 2020, a twenty-twofold increase. The 2020 volume was 179.7% higher than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 51.1% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2019, with a jump of 686.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, the United States, and Sri Lanka led Moldova's imports in volume. Spain contributed 46.5% of imports, the United States 31.4%, and Sri Lanka 6.3%, together representing 84.2% 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

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports dropped to their lowest point in 2018 at 3.3 thousand US dollars, then peaked in 2020 at 59.4 thousand US dollars, an eighteenfold gap. The 2020 value increased by 184.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018, with a 51.3% fall, while the largest increase was in 2019, with a rise of 536.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, the United States, and Germany were consistently the top sources for Moldova's imports in value terms. Spain accounted for 38.7% of imports, the United States for 27.9%, and Germany for 5.4%, together making up 71.9% of total import value.

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

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