Moldovan authorities are discussing with Qatar the terms for entering a new market with agri-food products, with a particular focus on sanitary and veterinary requirements for animal-derived goods. Following the talks, the parties have moved closer to establishing a framework for institutional cooperation that could streamline trade procedures and open up additional opportunities for exporters.
The National Bank's foreign exchange reserves reached a new all-time high, continuing to rise during the most recent reporting week. The regulator notes that the figure has increased significantly since the beginning of the year, and new benchmarks have been added to the statistics, allowing for an assessment of the dynamics of reserves denominated in euros.
In Moldova, maximum retail prices for major petroleum products continue to decline, and compared to the figures from late September, the maximum price for AI-95 gasoline has decreased by 3.83 lei per liter, and the maximum price for standard diesel fuel has decreased by 1.11 lei per liter
In Moldova, sectoral indicators pointed to an improvement in economic activity in the third quarter of 2026, although the regulator also noted factors that could intensify inflationary pressures in the coming months. In explaining its latest monetary policy decision, the National Bank highlighted trends in production, trade, transportation, and consumer demand, as well as changes in foreign trade.
The National Bank of Moldova has once again raised its benchmark interest rate, bringing it to its highest level in the past three and a half years. The decision reflects a noticeable tightening of monetary policy: this article examines how the rate has changed in recent months and what levels the regulator has set in the past.
The National Bank of Moldova noted that the balance of risks for inflation in the medium term remains tilted toward rising prices, although the situation may change by the end of the forecast horizon. The regulator attributes this to external uncertainty and a number of domestic factors, and a new inflation review with an updated forecast will be published in the coming days.
Annual inflation in Moldova in September 2026 stood at 8.6%, up by 1.64 percentage points, compared to the previous month and, for the second consecutive month, exceeded the upper limit of the NBM's target range (5% ±1.5 percentage points)
Moldova continues to strengthen its position in the Asian wine market, while the structure of its exports is shifting noticeably toward a broader geographic reach. Amid growing interest from a number of countries in the region, China remains a key market; the full version of this article provides details on how export flows are shifting and which markets are emerging as new growth areas.
Moldova is preparing an update to the energy component of its European integration program, with a particular focus on the security of gas supplies, inventory management, and adaptation to new European requirements for the energy market. Authorities are also reviewing priorities for the coming years, including measures to increase market transparency and strengthen oversight in the oil and gas sector.
The European Commission has presented a tentative timeline according to which Moldova could make significant progress in its EU accession negotiations as early as 2027. However, the pace of the process will depend on the implementation of reforms and the consent of member states, and for the agri-food sector, the next stage of alignment with European regulations remains crucial.
Moldova's economic and investment potential was showcased at the forum on trade, economic, and industrial cooperation between Moldova and China, held in Shanghai
Moldova has made good progress in the areas covered by the Economic Criterion, as well as in the eight chapters of the EU accession negotiations for which the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization is responsible
The National Bank of Moldova has once again tightened monetary policy by raising the benchmark rate and adjusting a number of related instruments. The decision was made amid accelerating inflation and revised forecasts, though the regulator left reserve requirement ratios unchanged.
In Moldova, imports significantly outpaced exports in the first ten months of 2026, and the foreign trade deficit reached a notable level. The Customs Service also identified the key commodity categories that shaped the structure of imports and exports—the full version of this article provides detailed data on the main categories.
Moldovan companies are preparing for a series of business missions to three European markets as part of the EXPORT MISSIONS program. Participants will take part in B2B meetings and negotiations with foreign importers and distributors, and the preparatory phase has already begun.
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