In 2024, the price of table grapes from the Republic of Moldova has surged by over 60%, reaching an average of 10.7 lei/kg, due to a combination of reduced production from unfavorable weather and high external demand. Economic policy expert Veaceslav Ionita notes that production fell by more than 30%, while over two-thirds of the grapes are exported, with export prices increasing from $1/kg to between $1.2 and $1.5/kg.