Vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar market in Moldova

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market for vinegar-preserved vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in Moldova expanded significantly, with volume rising from 10 831 tons to 15 413 tons. This surge was primarily fueled by a shift in consumer preferences toward natural and healthy foods, coupled with growing demand for certified organic products. Concurrently, the implementation of the 2018-2022 Food Safety Strategy and the new Food Safety Law established stricter quality and safety standards, shaping production and market access.

Market volume contracted to 10 685 tons in 2020, largely due to unfavorable weather conditions and inadequate storage infrastructure that constrained the supply of raw vegetables for processing. The following year saw stabilization at 10 759 tons, supported by continued regulatory enforcement and the consolidated market position of major domestic producers such as ALFA-NISTRU and Fabrica de conserve Orhei-Vit.

In 2022, the market volume declined to 9 061 tons. This decrease coincided with a notable rise in exports, facilitated by the harmonization of Moldovan product standards with European Union regulations, which improved access to the EU market. Additionally, an export ban to Russia over labeling violations altered trade dynamics. By 2023, the market recovered to 11 178 tons, indicating an adjustment by producers to the evolving regulatory and trade environment.

Production vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar in Moldova

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Globally, Moldova ranked as the 25th largest producer of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

World map of production of vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar, 2017-2020

In 2020, Moldova produced 11 973 tonnes of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, which represents a 27.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 6.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 16 584 tonnes, marking a 33.0% increase that year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following two years of growth, the production of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in Moldova experienced a downturn. In 2020, the output was valued at 10 052 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 24.2% drop from 2019. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 13 269 thousand US dollars, with a 24.4% increase that year.

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

Exports vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar from Moldova

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Exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar from Moldova declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 770 tonnes, showing a slight contraction of 2.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 2.5%, with an average annual decline of 0.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 214 tonnes, which saw a 21.9% increase. In 2019, exports fell by 18.0%, marking the largest decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Romania, Germany, and Belarus—collectively accounted for 55.8% of Moldova's total exports in volume of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar.

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

In 2020, Moldova exported vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar valued at 1 486 thousand US dollars, up by 2.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 5.2%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 1 895 thousand US dollars, with a 34.2% increase that year. In 2019, exports declined by 23.4%, representing the largest drop.

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

During 2017-2020, Romania (23.9% of export value), Belarus (17.9%), and Germany (15.1%) were the main destinations for Moldova's exports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, together absorbing 56.8% 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 vegetables, pulses and potatoes in vinegar to Moldova

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After two years of growth, Moldova's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 482 tonnes, a sharp decrease of 25.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 10.6%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 644 tonnes, which saw a 10.8% increase that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (36.6% of import volume), Poland (23.3%), and Ukraine (16.2%) were the primary sources for Moldova's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar, jointly representing 76.1% 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

Following two years of increase, Moldova's imports of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar in value terms declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 760 thousand US dollars, marking a 25.5% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 6.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The peak value was in 2019 at 1 019 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 29.8%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, China (33.4% of import value), Poland (25.7%), and Ukraine (15.1%) remained the main suppliers of vegetables, pulses, and potatoes in vinegar to Moldova, collectively accounting for 74.2% 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