Moldova extended the licensing regime for grain and sunflower imports until June 2025

The licensing regime for the import of wheat, corn and sunflower into the Republic of Moldova, which was due to expire on December 31, 2020, has been extended until June 30, 2025. This decision was made at a meeting of the government of the republic, the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of the Republic of Moldova reported. “Further regulation of the import of these products is aimed at protecting local farmers and supporting the stability of the domestic agricultural market in the context of today's challenges in the agri-food sector,” the message states. As the ministry recalled, the licensing mechanism for the import of wheat, corn and sunflower was introduced in Moldova in October 2023. It is believed that this decision prevented excess imports of these products, especially from Ukraine, “at significantly lower prices, which would have led to a decrease in the cost of local products.” In addition, the licensing mechanism guaranteed Moldovan ...