In March, Moldova significantly increased apple exports to the EU and Central Asian countries

Published Apr 4, 2024

Tridge summary

In March 2024, Moldova experienced a significant boost in its apple exports, reaching nearly 22 thousand tons valued at $13.6 million, a notable increase compared to previous periods. This surge was primarily due to increased exports to countries like Russia, Belarus, Romania, and several Central Asian nations, while exports to the Middle East saw a decline. The growth is attributed to Moldova's strategic shift towards alternative markets, possibly replacing Iranian apples in Central Asia. With around 60 thousand tons of apples still in stock from the 2023 harvest, Moldova is poised for continued success in both external and internal markets, reducing the reliance on industrial processing.

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According to calculations by the Moldova Fruct Association, in March 2024 the country sent almost 22 thousand tons of apples worth $13.6 million to foreign markets (in February - 16.3 thousand tons worth $10.1 million, in January - 14.1 thousand . tons for $7.9 million). For comparison: in March 2023, 19.4 thousand tons of apples worth $11.7 million were exported from Moldova, in the same month 2022 – 11.4 thousand tons worth $5.1 million. Last month, 12.4 thousand tons and 2.4 thousand tons of Moldovan apples were sent to the Russian and Belarusian markets, respectively. At the same time, in March 2024, compared to the previous month, Moldova more than doubled the supply of apples to Romania – up to 3.6 thousand tons. Just as EastFruit analysts previously predicted, Moldova significantly increased apple exports to Central Asian countries: Kyrgyzstan - more than 1 thousand tons. Kazakhstan – 813 tons, Uzbekistan – 140 tons. Probably, in the Central Asian markets, Moldovan apples ...

Source: Eastfruit