Moldova: Vegetable Market 2020

Vegetable Market Size in Moldova

The revenue of the vegetable market in Moldova amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated remarkable growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, vegetable consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Moldova vegetable consumption peaked in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Vegetable Production in Moldova

In value terms, vegetable production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, vegetable production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, vegetable production attained its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In 2018, the average yield of vegetables in Moldova totaled X kg per ha, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the vegetable yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when yield increased by X% year-to-year. The global vegetable yield peaked at X kg per ha in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of vegetables in Moldova stood at X ha, jumping by X% against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached its peak figure in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Moldova

In 2018, the amount of vegetables exported from Moldova amounted to X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, vegetable exports increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, vegetable exports reached their peak of X tons. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of vegetable exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, vegetable exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, vegetable exports reached their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The exports of the four major exporters of vegetables, namely the Netherlands, Mexico, Spain and China, represented more than third of total export. It was followed by France (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons), together making up an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Germany (X tons), India (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports. China, the U.S., France, Canada, Morocco, Belgium, Germany, India, Egypt and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Moldova recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The vegetable export price in Moldova stood at $X per ton in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the vegetable export price continues to indicate a remarkable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for vegetables reached their peak figure in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Moldova

Vegetable imports into Moldova amounted to X tons in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, vegetable imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, vegetable imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, the total imports indicated buoyant growth 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, vegetable imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, vegetable imports reached their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented the largest importers of vegetables, together mixing up X% of total imports. France (X tons), Canada (X tons), Russia (X tons), Spain (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

The U.S. was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vegetables imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Belgium (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the United Arab Emirates (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Germany (+X%), Italy (+X%), France (+X%), Canada (+X%) and Spain (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The UK and Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the U.S. (+X p.p.), Belgium (+X p.p.), the Netherlands (+X p.p.) and Germany (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. Canada, France, the Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X experienced the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the vegetable import price in Moldova amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2018: its price 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, vegetable import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for vegetables reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for vegetables failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform