In January-May 2021, Moldova imported food in monetary terms almost 1.7 times more than it exported over the same period.
In particular, the import of goods from the group "food products and live animals" in the first 5 months of 2021 in value terms amounted to $319.6 million, up 17.8% compared to the same period of the previous year, while the export of similar Moldovan products in January-May 2021 amounted to $192.4 million, down 32.6%. Analysis shows that for 5 months in 2021, compared to the same period of the previous year, the import of vegetables and fruits into the country increased by 10.5% - to $88 million. Imports of grain and products from them increased by 8.6% - to $48.9 million, and various food products and preparations - increased by 28.7% - up to $40.4 million. Dairy products and poultry eggs in January-May 2021 were imported to Moldova for more than $36.5 million, which is 11.3% more than in the same period a year earlier. Imports of products from the category "fish, crustaceans, mollusks and aquatic invertebrates" increased by 29.8% to $28.6 million. Imports of coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and their substitutes increased by 24.4% to $24.7 million. Imports of meat and meat products increased by 49.6% - to $21.96 million, and animal feed - by 34.6% - to $20.07 million. Imports of sugar, sugar products, and honey increased by 8.8% - to $8.44 million, and the import of live animals in value terms decreased by 34.8% - to $2.07 million. // 05.08.2021 – InfoMarket
