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Uncooked pasta market in Moldova

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for uncooked pasta in Moldova showed steady growth from 7 528 t in 2018 to 9 439 t in 2020. The most significant increase occurred in 2020, when consumption surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic as households stocked up on non-perishable food items.

After a correction to 8 527 t in 2021 following the initial pandemic-driven spike, the market rebounded to 10 003 t in 2022. However, it then contracted sharply to 8 354 t in 2023. This decline was driven by rising costs for raw materials and utilities, which made production more expensive, and by drought conditions that affected the supply of agricultural inputs.

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. 4.2. 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 uncooked pasta in Moldova

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Moldova produced 3,900 tons of uncooked pasta, representing a modest increase of 2.6% compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually declined by 7.1%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 3,800 tons, with that year also seeing the largest decline of 9.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.5%)	-	2.6%	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports uncooked pasta from Moldova

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a dramatic 1,468-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Moldova exported just 1 ton of uncooked pasta, marking a sharp decrease of 93.5% compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 22 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a staggering 139,340.0% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	139 340.0%	5.3%	(93.5%)	357.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, Romania remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for Moldova's uncooked pasta exports, accounting for 96.7% of the total.

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

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. The lowest export value was observed in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 287 times. In 2020, Moldova's uncooked pasta exports reached $1,000, marking an 88.0% decline relative to the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at $11,000, and the largest increase took place in 2018 with a remarkable 25,955.3% growth.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25 955.3%	10.3%	(88.0%)	225.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova's uncooked pasta exports in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in Romania, which accounted for 91.9% of the total.

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 uncooked pasta to Moldova

Imports in kind, t

Uncooked pasta imports into Moldova increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 5,540 tons, up by 34.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 54.2%, equating to an average annual increase of 15.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	10.1%	34.3%	15.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (with 20.1% of imports in kind), Russia (18.8%), and Romania (18.7%) led the ranking of suppliers of uncooked pasta to Moldova. Together, these three countries accounted for 57.6% of total imports in kind.

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 uncooked pasta import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Moldova imported uncooked pasta worth $1,000, corresponding to a significant uptick of 37.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 75.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 20.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.2%	16.0%	37.4%	20.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, Italy (with 30.1% of imports in value terms), Russia (22.6%), and Romania (14.2%) remained the key partners in Moldova's uncooked pasta imports. Collectively, they accounted for 66.8% of total import 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