Wine and wine products market in Moldova

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, wine production in Moldova reached a record level of 2 million hectoliters, reflected in a value of $218.6 million US, following industry reorganization triggered by Russian embargoes. The National Wine Day event that year gathered dozens of producers, fostering innovation and new product launches on the domestic market. Over the next two years, production gradually declined to $203.5 million US in 2020, while the market size contracted from $54.8 million US in 2018 to $43.7 million US in 2020.

Production recovered to $222.8 million US in 2021 but fell again to $201.7 million US by 2023. A key driver in 2023 was a sharp rise in exports, which grew 24% in value to $203 million US, driven by stronger international demand and strategic focus on EU and American markets. This led to a reduction in the domestic market size to $22.9 million US, as a larger share of production was directed abroad.

In 2024, exports continued to expand, reaching $239.6 million US, fueled by a 610% surge in shipments to the United States due to tariff reductions and sustained demand from Romania, which imported over 10 million liters of wine. Moldovan authorities bolstered the sector by increasing subsidies for vineyard planting and updating legislation on oenological practices, including a ban on new plantings of the Isabella variety, aimed at long-term production development.

Production wine and wine products in Moldova

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova ranked 19th globally in terms of wine and wine products production volume.

Top producers of wine and wine products, 2017-2020

World map of production of wine and wine products, 2017-2020

Following two years of growth, Moldova's production of wine and wine products declined. In 2020, the country produced 172.3 K t, marking a gradual decrease of 5.7% from the previous year. The peak was reached in 2019 at 182.7 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 4.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Wine and wine products production in Moldova fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 203.5 M $ US, showing a slight decline of 3.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 218.6 M $ US, with the largest increase that year at 12.9%, while the biggest drop occurred in 2019 at 4.0%.

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

Exports wine and wine products from Moldova

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Moldova exported 147.0 K t of wine and wine products, an 11.0% decrease from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 4.3%, translating to an annualized decline of 1.4%. The peak was in 2019 at 165.3 K t, which also saw the largest increase at 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of Moldovan wine and wine products by volume were Belarus (31.9% of exports in kind), Georgia (11.5%), and Russia (10.5%), together accounting for 53.9% of total exports in kind.

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, M $ US

After two years of growth, Moldova's wine and wine products exports declined. In 2020, exports totaled 173.6 M $ US, representing a gradual year-on-year decrease of 8.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 189.8 M $ US, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 7.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the largest buyers of Moldovan wine and wine products by value were Belarus (20.9% of exports in value terms), Romania (9.5%), and Russia (7.6%). However, even combined, they made up only 38.0% of total exports in value terms, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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

Imports wine and wine products to Moldova

Imports in kind, K t

Moldova's imports of wine and wine products declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 4.0 K t, a 26.4% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The peak was in 2018 at 6.1 K t, which also saw the largest increase at 33.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of wine and wine products to Moldova by volume were Ukraine (28.4% of imports in kind), France (10.0%), and the United Kingdom (8.3%). Their combined share was 46.7% of total imports in kind, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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, M $ US

Moldova's imports of wine and wine products fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 13.8 M $ US, a 36.3% year-on-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports dropped by 31.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.0%. The highest value was in 2018 at 23.4 M $ US, which also experienced the largest increase at 15.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Moldova's suppliers of wine and wine products were diverse. The United Kingdom (16.1% of imports in value terms), France (13.8%), and the United States (10.2%) together contributed only 40.1% of total imports in value terms, while many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

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