Moldova exports larger volume of table grapes in 2023 against last year

Chisinau, 13 October /MOLDPRES/ - The export of table grapes from the 2023 harvest has increased against the last year. In July-October this year, the grapes producers managed to increase the export of grapes in quantity and value by 17.5 and, respectively, 21 per cent, against the same period of the year before, the Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry (MAIA) has reported.   

According to data presented by Moldova’s Customs Service, in July-October 2023, about 15,000 tons of grapes worth about nine million dollars were exported.  

The export according to groups of markets looks as follows: the market of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) – about 7,000 tons (48 per cent), at a price of 0.47 dollars/kg; EU market – about 7,000 tons (47 per cent), at a price of 0.74 dollars/kg and other countries 0.8 thousand tons (5 per cent), at a price of 0.54 dollars/kg.    

„The main destinations of the export of grapes are Romania – about 5,000 tons (or 33 per cent) against a price of 0.64 dollars and Russia – 3,000 tons (21 per cent), against a price of 0.4 dollars. The geography of exports has considerably extended, with deliveries made to 25 countries, including new destinations, such as Serbia, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan,’’ MAIA said.  

Presently, according to a decision by the European Parliament, the producers from Moldova have opportunity to export grapes to the European market without taxes and quantitative restrictions; yet, it is necessary that they coordinate their activities, so that the grapes meant for export meet the quality and safety requirements of the destination country.     

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