There were also buyers for Moldovan plums, which were 40% more expensive than last year

Published 2024년 9월 12일

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In August 2024, Moldova saw a significant increase in its agricultural exports, with apricot exports doubling to 1,166 tons at a higher average price of USD 0.99/kg, reaching 15 new markets. Plum exports experienced a 15% decrease due to a smaller harvest, but the average price increased by 40% to USD 0.60/kg. Grape exports also increased by 20%, with the average price per kilo rising to USD 0.86. Despite not being exempt from customs duties in the EU, 83% of the volume of apricots exported found customers in the Union. Meanwhile, apple exports are beginning to gain traction, with a freely imported quota of 80,000 tons.

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In August 2024, Moldova's apricot export doubled compared to August last year, reaching 1,166 tons. The country expanded its market from 8 to 15 countries, new buyers for Moldovan apricots such as the Netherlands, Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia, the United Kingdom and Serbia. Apricots were sold at an average price of USD 0.99/kg, which was a higher amount (+18%) than the previous year (USD 0.84/kg). On the other hand, 15% less plums were exported in August this year (the harvest was smaller). Romania remains the number one destination, followed by Poland and Russia. The average export price of plums was $0.60 per kilo, much higher (+40%) than last year's price of $0.43, and apparently still sold well. (See also: The spirits industry is actively looking for plums.) Grape exports increased by 20%, while the average price of the fruit per kilo rose slightly from last year's level of $0.80 to $0.86 (+7%). Romania, Russia and Ukraine were the primary markets for the fruit, exports to ...

Source: MezoHir