Moldova’s exports of goods to the EU came to US$ 542 million in January – May this year, up over 15% compared with the corresponding period last year. They accounted for over 63% of the total exports. Among Moldova’s main export partners are Romania, Italy, Germany, the UK, Bulgaria, Poland, and France, IPN reports.
According to the Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure, imports from the EU member states totaled more than US$ 877 million, an increase of over 17% on January-May 2016. They accounted for 49% of the total imports. Moldova imported mainly from Romania, Germany, Italy, and Poland.
The export quota on wheat of 75,000 tonnes was exceeded. Wheat exports amounted to 147,000 tonnes, which is an increase of over 196%. There were exported over 8,000 tonnes of processed cereals, up 321% from the quota of 2,500 tonnes.
As to the export quotas on fruit set by the EU, in January-July the grape quota of 10,000 tonnes was about 40% used, while the apple quota of 10,000 tonnes was 25% used. No plums have been yet exported to the EU.
