In June, Moldova's foreign trade showed mixed trends: exports continued to grow, and imports also increased. The statistics indicate a noticeable improvement in performance compared to both the previous month and last year; the full version of the report provides details on the structure of shipments and key market changes.
The Polish side suggested that Moldovan businesses consider acquiring existing private companies as a faster way to enter the EU market rather than launching a project from scratch. At the meeting in Chisinau, participants also discussed entrepreneurs' interest in such deals, possible formats for cooperation, and the opportunities the Polish market offers to investors from Moldova.
Moldova's exports to markets outside the EU and the CIS increased significantly in January–May, and their share of total exports continued to grow. However, trends varied by market: some markets saw steady growth, while others experienced a noticeable decline, indicating a significant restructuring of foreign trade flows.
Imports of goods from EU countries to Moldova continued to grow during the first five months of 2026, and the share of European shipments in total imports increased. The most notable trends were observed among a number of key trading partners, although some sectors saw both declines and accelerated growth—the full version of this article provides detailed data by country and on these changes.
In 2025, the number of millionaires in Moldova increased by 20% compared to the previous year
In Moldova, based on the results of the first half of 2026, consumers were able to obtain refunds and replacements for substandard goods and services following dozens of complaints. Complaint statistics show which categories of violations were most frequently the subject of investigations, as well as what measures regulatory authorities took following their inspections.
Moldova's exports to EU countries rose significantly during the first five months of 2026, though the European market's share of total exports remained virtually unchanged. Shipments to individual EU countries showed the most dynamic changes: while several destinations recorded steady growth, others saw a decline, indicating a mixed picture of foreign trade.
Moldova's July inflation eased back into the central bank's target band, while the latest data also point to a heavier debt burden for the economy and stronger tax collections at the start of the year. At the same time, new figures on trade, energy supply, municipal financing and upcoming regulatory changes suggest several important shifts that market participants will want to track closely.
An economic mission to Austria will take place on September 8–10 as part of the meeting of the Moldovan-Austrian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation
In Moldova, inflation for January–July 2026 stood at 4.65%, compared with 5.15% for the same period a year earlier
In July, trends in consumer prices varied significantly across a number of countries in Europe and the region, ranging from steady growth to deflation. Moldova was among the countries with negative monthly inflation, while in some countries the decline in prices was even more pronounced, making this comparison particularly revealing for assessing regional trends.
Revenues for the mandatory health insurance funds rose significantly over the first seven months of 2026, with insurance premiums and revenues from other sources accounting for the bulk of the increase. At the same time, the system's expenditures exceeded its revenues, and a significant portion of the funds was allocated to pay for medical and pharmaceutical services—the full version of this article presents the key revenue items and expenditure trends.
In the first half of 2026, Moldova's state social security budget saw an increase in both revenues and expenditures, while the composition of revenues changed significantly. The Ministry of Finance notes that own-source revenues strengthened, while the volume of transfers decreased, which was reflected in the final budget balance.
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