The Moldovan market may be closed for the export of Ukrainian fruit and vegetable products

Published May 12, 2021

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Moldovan legislation changes, effective from July 1, require trading companies to sell at least 50% of their linear shelf space to locally produced food, a move that could disadvantage Ukrainian producers of vegetables and potatoes, as per the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA). The change may also violate domestic taxation and regulation, potentially harming Ukrainian exporters, according to the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine (MEDT). The updated list of products, which includes various food items, now contains about 338 tariff items. UPOA emphasizes that Moldova is a significant market for Ukrainian potatoes.

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Protectionist changes in Moldovan legislation put pressure on producers from other countries, in particular, limit opportunities for Ukrainian producers of vegetables and potatoes, according to experts of the Ukrainian Fruit and Vegetable Association (UPOA). According to the introduced amendments to the Law of the Republic of Moldova №225 of December 4, 2020 "On Amendments to Certain Regulations" from July 1 of this year, Moldovan trading companies are required to purchase and provide a display on the shelf in the retail network at least 50% its linear length of food produced in the territory of the Republic of Moldova. "Under such conditions, Ukrainian products, in particular vegetables and potatoes, will remain in non-competitive conditions when exported to the Moldovan market," UPOA is convinced. The Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine (MEDT) notes that the actions taken by the Moldovan authorities may be considered a violation of the national ...

Source: Kurkul