Moldova: Strawberry Market 2020

Strawberry Market Size in Moldova

The revenue of the strawberry market in Moldova amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, strawberry consumption continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the strawberry market attained its maximum level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Strawberry Production in Moldova

In value terms, strawberry production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated a significant expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, strawberry production increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Strawberry production peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Average yield of strawberries in Moldova stood at X ton per ha in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the strawberry yield, however, continues to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average strawberry yield attained its peak level of X ton per ha. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of the average strawberry yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of strawberries production in Moldova totaled X ha, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the strawberry harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production reached its maximum at X ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Moldova

In 2018, approx. X tons of strawberries were exported from Moldova; rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, strawberry exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, strawberry exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, strawberry exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, strawberry exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Moldova, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for strawberry exports from Moldova.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the strawberry export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for strawberries attained their maximum at $X per ton in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2007 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +X% per year.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Moldova

In 2018, the strawberry imports into Moldova totaled X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, strawberry imports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports decreased by -X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, strawberry imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports decreased by -X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, strawberry imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest strawberry supplier to Moldova, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, strawberry imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine amounted to -X%.

In value terms, the largest strawberry suppliers to Moldova were Ukraine ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ukraine recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the strawberry import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for strawberries attained their maximum in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece.

Source: IndexBox Platform