In the first quarter of 2026, Moldova expects relative stability in economic activity, turnover, and the number of employees, along with a moderate increase in food and other commodity prices - the National Bureau of Statistics
The National Bureau of Statistics reported the results of a business survey of company executives regarding economic development trends in the first quarter of 2026. Manufacturing industry executives forecast relative stability in the economic situation and employee numbers for the first quarter of 2026, a moderate decrease in sales revenue, and a moderate increase in prices for industrial products. Construction industry executives expect relative stability in the economic situation, sales revenue, and construction prices, as well as a moderate increase in employee numbers, in the first quarter of 2026. In the retail and services sector, relative stability in the economic situation, sales revenue, and employee numbers, along with a moderate increase in prices for products, is forecast for the first quarter of 2026. According to the NBS, the heads of large enterprises (with 250 employees) forecast relative stability of economic activity for the first quarter of 2026; a moderate decrease in sales revenue and headcount; and a moderate increase in selling prices. At the same time, the heads of medium-sized enterprises (with 50 to 249 employees inclusive) forecast relative stability of economic activity and headcount for the first quarter of 2026; a moderate decrease in sales revenue; and an increase in selling prices. The NBS emphasizes that in the fourth quarter of 2025, 54% of all respondents faced restrictions in economic activity. The main reason for the restriction of economic activity is insufficient market demand (reported by 33.1% of respondents). Also, financial problems (22.7%), a shortage of skilled labor (21.3%), the consequences of the war in Ukraine (10%), and a lack of space and/or equipment (3.6%) negatively affect the activities of enterprises. //26.01.2026 – InfoMarket
