Frozen preserved vegetables market in Moldova

Earlier Report Observations

The market for frozen preserved vegetables in Moldova experienced substantial growth between 2018 and 2023, with total volume increasing from 3 756 t to 5 953 t. This expansion was supported by a significant rise in imports, which grew from 1 695 t to 3 468 t over the period, while domestic production remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2 000 t and 2 800 t.

Following a peak of 4 951 t in 2019, the market contracted to 4 010 t in 2020. It then entered a phase of robust recovery, surpassing pre-2020 levels to reach 4 990 t in 2021 and continuing its ascent to 5 953 t by 2023. The consistent growth in the latter years coincided with a steady climb in import volumes, which exceeded 3 000 t from 2022 onward.

Domestic production showed variability, reaching its highest point in 2019 at 2 825 t before moderating. Imports became an increasingly dominant component of supply, accounting for a growing share of the total market volume and driving its overall expansion throughout the observed timeframe.

Production frozen preserved vegetables in Moldova

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Moldova ranked as the 22nd largest producer of frozen preserved vegetables during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

In 2020, Moldova produced 2 231 tonnes of frozen preserved vegetables, which represents a significant contraction of 21.0% compared to 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 2 068 tonnes, while it peaked in 2019 at 2 825 tonnes. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 36.6%.

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

Exports frozen preserved vegetables from Moldova

Exports in kind, t

Frozen preserved vegetable exports from Moldova increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports amounted to 42 tonnes, marking a sharp uptick of 570.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, exports grew by 2470.5%, which translates to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 195.1%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, the United States played a dominant role in Moldova's exports of frozen preserved vegetables in kind, consistently accounting for 99.9% of total export flows.

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

Frozen preserved vegetable exports from Moldova increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports totalled 85 thousand US dollars, which is 635.5% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, exports grew by 2487.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 195.8%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports in value terms of frozen preserved vegetables from Moldova were almost entirely tied to the United States, which accounted for 99.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports frozen preserved vegetables to Moldova

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year period of growth, Moldova's imports of frozen preserved vegetables in kind declined. In 2020, imports stood at 1 779 tonnes, down by 18.0% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 169 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 28.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 34.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Poland (with 52.3% of imports in kind), the Netherlands (24.5%), and Belgium (15.4%) formed the main group of sources for Moldova's imports of frozen preserved vegetables in kind, together representing 92.2% 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

After a two-year increase, Moldova's imports of frozen preserved vegetables in value terms declined. In 2020, Moldova imported a total of 1 717 thousand US dollars of frozen preserved vegetables, which is 15.3% lower compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 2 027 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase occurring in 2018 at 36.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 44%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.9%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Poland (with 52.2% of imports in value terms), the Netherlands (24.9%), and Belgium (15.0%) stood out as the main markets for Moldova's imports of frozen preserved vegetables in value terms, together accounting for 92.1% 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