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Macroeconomy
• From the beginning of 2026 through September 4, the State Tax Service collected 59.70 billion lei for the national public budget, 11.8% (+6.30 billion) more than a year earlier. The state budget received 24.63 billion lei, the social insurance budget - 21.03 billion, the health insurance funds - 7.10 billion, and local budgets - 6.91 billion lei.
Energy and Resources
• In August, Energocom purchased 297.42 thousand MWh of electricity at a weighted average price of 156.80 euros/MWh, compared with 308.87 thousand MWh at 133.86 euros/MWh in July. Imports accounted for 78.36% of purchases, including 72.47% under bilateral contracts with suppliers and producers from Romania and Ukraine.
• In Q2, electricity imports from Romania fell by 14.8% year on year to 544.20 GWh, and from Ukraine by 22.2% to 79.00 GWh. Exports to Romania totaled 10.68 GWh and to Ukraine 5.80 GWh.
External Economy and Trade
• In January-August, imports totaled 137.27 billion lei and exports 78.71 billion lei. The largest import items were natural gas at 13.70 billion lei, petroleum products at 11.30 billion and automobiles at 10.43 billion; the largest export items were wires and cables at 5.66 billion, sunflower seeds at 5.04 billion and wheat at 3.48 billion lei.
• Imports of goods from the EU rose by 8.1% in the first half of the year to 2.75 billion euros, while the EU share in total imports increased to 55.2%. Shipments from Romania reached 1.17 billion euros (+7.3%) and from Germany 347.60 million euros (+13.7%).
Government Regulation
• The authorities abandoned the planned increase in VAT on feminine hygiene products to 20%: the rate will remain at 8%. The decision will be reflected in the final tax policy.
• The prime minister instructed ANSA to prepare by October 15 a package of measures to simplify operations for small entrepreneurs and artisans, including more proportionate certification and inspection requirements for small producers.
• The Ministry of Energy launched consultations on a guide for authorizing strategic and cross-border energy projects; comments are accepted until September 18. The document systematizes the stages, documents, deadlines and coordination required for obtaining permits.
Investments and Projects
• The government has allocated more than 1.59 billion lei for projects under the European Village - 2 program and more than 697 million lei for Europe Is Close. In August alone, about 206 million lei was directed to 133 local development projects, and 38 projects were completed.
Banks and Finance
• The Ministry of Finance opened a new September 7-21 subscription round for government bonds for individuals via eVMS.md: yields are 7.45% for 1 year, 7.55% for 2 years, 7.65% for 3 years and 7.85% for 4 years. The face value of one bond is 100 lei, with interest paid every six months.
Industry
• Investments in Moldova's automotive and electronics industries have exceeded 350 million euros over the past 15 years, creating more than 14,000 jobs. Exports of electrical equipment and components to the EU totaled 3.40 billion euros in 2019-2025.
Agriculture
• Farmers can receive up to 2 million lei under IFAD programs at 7.9% per year for agricultural machinery and equipment, including combines, reaper heads and dryers. Equipment imported under the project is exempt from customs duties and excise taxes, and no business plan is required.
Social Economy
• State social insurance budget revenues rose by 4% in January-July to 31.40 billion lei, while expenditures increased by 5.6% to 30.48 billion lei; the surplus was 911.90 million lei. Own-source revenues grew by 9.8% to 18.08 billion lei, while transfers from the state budget fell by 2.8% to 13.31 billion.
• Compulsory health insurance fund revenues rose by 8.3% over seven months to 9.03 billion lei, while expenditures increased by 13.7% to 10.77 billion lei. The funds posted a deficit of 1.74 billion lei.
Day in Figures
156.80 euros/MWh | Energocom's weighted average electricity purchase price in August. |
137.27 billion lei | value of goods imports in January-August 2026. |
78.71 billion lei | value of goods exports in January-August 2026. |
59.70 billion lei | State Tax Service collections for the national public budget from the beginning of the year through September 4. |
31.40 billion lei | state social insurance budget revenues in January-July. |
1.74 billion lei | deficit of the compulsory health insurance funds in January-July. |
1.59 billion lei | funds allocated to projects under the European Village - 2 program. |
350 million euros | investments in the automotive and electronics industries over the past 15 years. |
AGENDA
• On September 8 at 10:00, the event "The Republic of Moldova's Accession to the EU and Territorial Reintegration: Scenarios, Risks and Lessons from Cyprus" will take place.
• On September 8 at 14:00, the National Bureau of Statistics will update the database on women's education and lifelong learning for 2025.
• On September 9 at 10:00, the government will meet. The agenda includes the reorganization of the state enterprise Moldovan Railways, faster authorization of renewable energy projects and development of the biofuel market, as well as the preparation plan for the 2026-2027 heating season.
• On September 9 in Vienna, the 6th meeting of the Moldovan-Austrian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation will take place; a business roundtable and B2B meetings are planned for companies in energy, pharmaceuticals, agri-food, IT, logistics, finance and insurance.