Moldova is experiencing a corn shortage in the first half of 2024, with exports dropping by 36% compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 264 thousand tons. This is due to high exports at the end of 2023, dry weather expected to reduce the late crop harvest, and a continued increase in corn prices. Romania is the primary importer of Moldovan corn, accounting for 36.5% of total exports, followed by Turkey and Switzerland. Additionally, Moldovan corn is also being exported as value-added products like ethanol and DDGS, generating additional income of 44.7 million euros from 2021 to June 2024.