The Moldovan apples will be exported to India, which is one of the largest markets in the world. The Indian side set the phytosanitary import requirements and the Moldovan exporter and Indian importer are to be identified soon so that the export of the first consignment is organized, on a trial basis, IPN reports, with reference to the Government’s press service.

Fresh fruit and vegetables from Moldova are supplied to about 80 countries. Grapes are exported to 20 countries, while plums to 16 states. The largest quantities of Moldova products are sold to the EU. As of October 1, fresh plums will be exported to Canada as well.

“We should analyze the barriers that hamper access to the markets we want to enter, be insistent and choose niches and orient our products to other interesting markets,” stated Prime Minister Pavel Filip.

The authorities are also examining the possibility of exporting national products to Vietnam, Egypt, Qatar, Bangladesh and Indonesia.