Moldavian rapeseed exports fell by 41.3%

Published Feb 5, 2025

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In 2024, Moldova experienced a 41.3% decrease in rapeseed exports, totaling 174.8 thousand tons, compared to the previous year, despite a significant increase from 2022. Romania was the primary importer of Moldova's rapeseed, with the highest average price per kilogram, followed by Bulgaria and the United Arab Emirates, marking the UAE's first appearance as a buyer. Although the rapeseed export volume dropped, Moldova's position in the regional agro-industrial markets remained strong. Meanwhile, sunflower exports from the country saw a notable increase, reaching 334,000 tons. The grain sector's development in the Black Sea and Danube region will be discussed at the 22nd International Conference BLACK SEA GRAIN. EUROPE-2025 in Prague.

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In 2024, rapeseed exports from Moldova decreased, a consequence of both a decrease in agricultural production and changes in international demand. While in 2023 Moldova exported 297.9 thousand tons of rapeseed, in 2024 the volume dropped to 174.8 thousand tons, representing a 41.3% decrease, Agroexpert.md reported. However, the indicator was higher than in 2022, showing an increase of 123.8%, when exports amounted to only 78.1 thousand tons, which indicates some long-term stability. Thus, in 2024, despite the decrease in rapeseed exports by 41.3% compared to 2023, Moldova maintains its position as a regional player in the agro-industrial complex markets, says expert Iurie Ria. In November-December 2024, Romania remained the main market for rapeseed exported from the Republic, with a volume of 8,208 tons and an average price of 10.14 lei/kg, which is the highest among all destinations. In Romania, rapeseed grown in Moldova is mainly used for oil and biodiesel production. Bulgaria ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult