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Ice cream market in Moldova

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The ice cream market in Moldova, measured in physical volume, showed considerable fluctuation between 2018 and 2023. After a market size of 15,116 tons in 2018, volume contracted for three consecutive years, falling to a low of 12,461 tons in 2021. This downward trend was reversed in 2022 and 2023, with the market recovering to 13,618 tons and then 15,024 tons, nearly matching its starting point. The most significant single-year decline occurred in 2020.

In contrast, the market's value in US dollars demonstrated robust and accelerating growth, particularly from 2021 onward. From USD 34.5 million in 2018, value dipped to USD 29.6 million in 2020 before embarking on a strong ascent. It grew to USD 38.0 million in 2022 and surged by 29% to reach USD 49.0 million in 2023. This divergence between modest volume recovery and sharp value increase points to substantial changes in product mix, pricing, or consumer expenditure within the category over the period.

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 ice cream in Moldova

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Moldova ranked 21st globally in ice cream production.

Top producers of ice cream, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of ice cream, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Moldova's ice cream production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 13 184 tonnes of ice cream, marking a 22.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 22.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 8.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 17 580 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	(3.7%)	(22.1%)	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Moldova's ice cream production value also declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 29 425 thousand US dollars, representing a significant 19.1% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 16.9%, with an annualized decline of 6.0%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 39 742 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 12.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.3%	(8.5%)	(19.1%)	(6.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ice cream from Moldova

Exports in kind, t

Moldova's ice cream exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 1 490 tonnes of ice cream, showing a sharp 54.2% reduction compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 49.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 20.3%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 576 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 21.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	21.4%	(9.1%)	(54.2%)	(20.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Iraq (67.9% of exports by volume), Ghana (10.1%), and Senegal (6.4%) dominated Moldova's ice cream export structure, collectively accounting for 84.4% of total export 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 ice cream export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 325 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 52.4% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 45.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 18.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 8 084 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 31.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.6%	(13.6%)	(52.4%)	(18.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Iraq (66.9% of exports by value), Ghana (10.8%), and Senegal (6.1%) remained the key export partners for Moldova, together representing 83.8% of total export value.

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 ice cream to Moldova

Imports in kind, t

Moldova's ice cream imports showed a moderate increase in 2020, reaching 1 140 tonnes, which was 3.9% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 26.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 8.1%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 1.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 23.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.1%	(1.3%)	3.9%	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine remained the dominant supplier of ice cream to Moldova, accounting for 78.3% of total import volume, with the remainder distributed among various other countries.

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 ice cream import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3 487 thousand US dollars, representing a 10.1% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 60.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 17.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.9%	10.8%	10.1%	17.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Ukraine (63.9% of imports by value), Romania (16.1%), and Hungary (4.9%) formed the main cluster of import markets for Moldova, collectively accounting for 84.8% of total import value.

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