The European Union has become the most important trade partner of Moldova; within 7 years after the signing of the DCFTA, the volume of trade between Moldova and the EU has grown significantly, while exports have increased and diversified.
The EU delegation to Moldova recalled this, noting that the EU accounted for 67% of the total Moldovan exports in 2020, while the share of supplies to the CIS was 15%, and to countries outside the EU and CIS - 18%. Despite all the problems, Moldovan exports to the EU register a good performance and have helped offset the decline in other markets. According to statistics, more than half (52%) of all agri-food products and almost 80% of non-agricultural products are sent by Moldova to the EU market. These achievements were made possible thanks to the signed Association Agreements and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between Moldova and the EU. The EU delegation to Moldova notes that more and more Moldovan agri-food products are finding new sales market in the EU - from drinks and cereals to oils and fruits and vegetables. Many categories of agri-food products from Moldova have entered the new EU market and are expanding their presence there. In particular, the EU accounts for 37% of the total Moldovan exports of beverages, 41% - cereals, 41% - fruits and nuts, 41% - livestock products, 66% - cocoa and products from it, 68% - oilseeds, 74% - sugar and products from it, 80% - flour confectionery, 82% - fats and oils, 83% - canned vegetables and fruit. // 26.07.2021 – InfoMarket
