Last year, the Republic of Moldova exported 4700 tons of cherries at a price double the average of the last 3 years. The amount raised was 8.1 million dollars, estimated the economic expert Veaceslav Ionita, reports IPN.
The revenues are over 3 times higher than those obtained in 2024. The expert pointed out that a decisive factor in the increase in revenues was the strong demand from the European Union, especially from Poland and Romania.
“Previously, 98% of exports were oriented towards the CIS area, but now 75% of exports are directed towards the EU market. This structural change has decisively contributed to the increase in export revenues,” the expert mentioned.
The economist asserts that a turning point for the sector was when exports surpassed domestic consumption. Out of the total production of 8700 tons, 4700 tons, that is 55%, were exported, marking a significant shift in the economic model of this agricultural segment.
