In Moldova, imports significantly outpaced exports in the first ten months of 2026, and the foreign trade deficit reached a notable level. The Customs Service also identified the key commodity categories that shaped the structure of imports and exports—the full version of this article provides detailed data on the main categories.
Moldova ranked among the largest wine suppliers to the Russian market last year, placing in the top 20 in terms of export value. Industry statistics also reveal notable differences between the leaders in terms of revenue and physical shipments, which makes the import structure particularly revealing.
Moldova's trade deficit increased significantly over the first eight months, although trends across major trade partners were mixed. Against the backdrop of a widening overall trade deficit, indicators for key trading partners have also changed, pointing to a redistribution of foreign trade flows.
Moldova's trade deficit for January–July 2026 totaled 3 billion 872.3 million euros, an increase of 4.9% (+179.3 million euros) compared with the same period in 2025.
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