The Republic of Moldova has the potential to produce around 450–600 thousand tons of apples annually, of which approximately 140 thousand tons are directed for export, writes EastFruit, citing Agroexpert.md. In 2025, Moldovan apples were supplied to 45 countries compared to 32 countries in 2024, despite the total volume of exports decreasing to 107 thousand tons from 130 thousand tons the previous year. This has a quite logical explanation: in 2024, there was a poor harvest in the European Union countries, which caused additional demand for imported fruits to cover consumption. Before the conflict in the Middle East, supplies of Moldovan apples were actively growing in this direction, as well as in Asian countries, where they were a more affordable alternative to products from Italy and France. However, due to logistical problems caused by the crisis in the Red Sea region, in 2025, the export of apples to the Middle East countries sharply decreased—by more than 40% compared to ...