Sector footprint
$170.0M in exports
Reported agriculture and food exports in 2024 across 47 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 01-24
Republic of Moldova Agriculture and food exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Republic of Moldova's HS 01-24 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$170.0M2024 reported value
Products47Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets31Markets represented
Average CAGR+16.8%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$168.8BReported buyer imports
Agriculture and food capability
How strong is Republic of Moldova in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$168.8B buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 190590Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products | $18.3B | $1.9M | $9.6B | +27.4% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 220300Beer: made from malt | $8.7B | $2.8K | $8.5B | -3.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 210690Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10 | $15.7B | $284.4K | $8.0B | -2.3% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $13.1B | $27.0M | $7.6B | +17.2% | 10 | +0.2% |
| HS 100199Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | $12.2B | $35.7M | $7.2B | +0.3% | 8 | +0.3% |
| HS 220890Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages: n.e.c. in heading no. 2208 | $4.9B | $922.9K | $6.6B | +14.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 151211Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified | $6.1B | $52.1M | $5.5B | +34.4% | 5 | +1.7% |
| HS 240220Cigarettes: containing tobacco | $5.1B | $1.5K | $5.3B | -30.6% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 100119Cereals: wheat and meslin, durum wheat, other than seed | $3.4B | $10.5M | $5.1B | +19.6% | 1 | +0.3% |
| HS 220421Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less | $10.7B | $30.7M | $4.9B | +19.3% | 4 | +0.2% |
| HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | $5.1B | $1.4M | $4.0B | +43.4% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 220830Whiskies | $4.0B | $85.4K | $3.2B | -8.1% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 090121Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated | $4.7B | $1.5K | $3.1B | +28.8% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 220820Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marc | $2.2B | $327.3K | $2.5B | +16.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 220410Wine: sparkling | $3.5B | $1.4M | $2.3B | +14.4% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 120510Oil seeds: low erucic acid rape or colza seeds, whether or not broken | $4.0B | $1.0M | $2.1B | -2.2% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 230400Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil | $3.5B | $428.8K | $2.0B | +147.5% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 220210Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | $3.4B | $164.8K | $1.9B | +7.0% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 060290Plants, live: n.e.s. in heading no. 0602 | $2.6B | $20.6K | $1.8B | +1.6% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 190531Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa | $2.4B | $170.6K | $1.6B | +25.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 180690Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18 | $3.4B | $678.5K | $1.5B | +13.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 170490Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | $3.2B | $184.1K | $1.5B | +9.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 210390Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasonings | $3.1B | $13.7K | $1.5B | +1.1% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 180620Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg | $2.0B | $235.4K | $1.3B | +29.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 190219Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared | $1.6B | $142.5 | $1.3B | -7.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 240210Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto | $1.5B | $88.2K | $1.3B | +65.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 040690Dairy produce: cheese (not grated, powdered or processed), n.e.c. in heading no. 0406 | $995.0M | $12.7K | $1.2B | -6.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 230910Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding | $1.5B | $17.2 | $1.1B | -19.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 200912Juice: orange, not frozen, of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter | $790.6M | $4.8K | $985.5M | +19.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 080132Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, shelled, fresh or dried | $955.6M | $22.4 | $970.6M | -76.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 080610Fruit, edible: grapes, fresh | $2.1B | $38.4K | $969.5M | +20.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 070200Vegetables: tomatoes, fresh or chilled | $1.7B | $13.8 | $927.8M | -15.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 200899Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants: prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit, n.e.s. in heading no. 2008 | $1.9B | $95.6 | $815.7M | -8.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 071310Vegetables, leguminous: peas (pisum sativum), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | $1.2B | $1.1M | $807.8M | +8.9% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 080232Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled | $503.7M | $1.2K | $803.3M | -14.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 020230Meat: of bovine animals, boneless cuts, frozen | $420.2M | $142.6K | $730.5M | -18.6% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 190532Food preparations: waffles and wafers, whether or not containing cocoa | $1.0B | $250.3K | $677.3M | +23.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 140490Vegetable products: n.e.s. in chapter 14 | $613.2M | $3.9K | $615.7M | +29.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 180632Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less | $959.8M | $829.7 | $611.5M | +18.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 220710Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher | $1.0B | $1.3M | $602.7M | +16.5% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 070960Vegetables: fruits of the genus capsicum or of the genus pimenta | $1.1B | $7.4 | $595.3M | -16.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 190410Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal products | $508.0M | $4.7K | $592.1M | +22.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 220299Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009 | $540.5M | $25.2K | $585.4M | +23.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 190190Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.s. in heading no. 1901 | $770.8M | $32.5K | $576.7M | +155.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 010229Cattle: live, other than pure-bred breeding animals | $495.2M | $1.5M | $571.7M | -5.2% | 1 | +0.3% |
| HS 200819Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures) | $466.3M | $265.8K | $546.5M | +35.2% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 071080Vegetables: uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, n.e.c. in chapter 7 | $901.2M | $54.7K | $519.1M | +108.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
USA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
26 products represented in the sector.
$46.1B$63.4B reported buyer importsDEU
Germany
16 products represented in the sector.
$14.1B$27.3B reported buyer importsCAN
Canada
9 products represented in the sector.
$7.8B$7.9B reported buyer importsEGY
Egypt
2 products represented in the sector.
$6.3B$5.4B reported buyer importsTUR
Turkey
4 products represented in the sector.
$4.4B$5.0B reported buyer importsFRA
France
6 products represented in the sector.
$4.2B$7.8B reported buyer importsIND
India
2 products represented in the sector.
$3.5B$4.2B reported buyer importsESP
Spain
3 products represented in the sector.
$3.0B$4.3B reported buyer importsIRQ
Iraq
3 products represented in the sector.
$3.0B$2.1B reported buyer importsGBR
United Kingdom
3 products represented in the sector.
$2.6B$7.0B reported buyer importsITA
Italy
4 products represented in the sector.
$2.3B$4.3B reported buyer importsCHN
China
2 products represented in the sector.
$2.1B$2.3B reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 190190Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.s. in heading no. 1901 | +155.0% | $576.7M | 1 |
| HS 230400Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil | +147.5% | $2.0B | 3 |
| HS 071080Vegetables: uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen, n.e.c. in chapter 7 | +108.1% | $519.1M | 1 |
| HS 240210Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos: containing tobacco including the weight of every band, wrapper or attachment thereto | +65.4% | $1.3B | 1 |
| HS 120190Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | +43.4% | $4.0B | 4 |
| HS 200819Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures) | +35.2% | $546.5M | 1 |
| HS 151211Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified | +34.4% | $5.5B | 5 |
| HS 140490Vegetable products: n.e.s. in chapter 14 | +29.5% | $615.7M | 1 |
| HS 180620Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg | +29.2% | $1.3B | 2 |
| HS 090121Coffee: roasted, not decaffeinated | +28.8% | $3.1B | 3 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 100590
Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed
10 markets$7.6B calculated opportunityHS 100199
Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed
8 markets$7.2B calculated opportunityHS 190590
Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice papers and similar products
6 markets$9.6B calculated opportunityHS 210690
Food preparations: n.e.s. in item no. 2106.10
5 markets$8.0B calculated opportunityHS 151211
Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified
5 markets$5.5B calculated opportunityHS 220421
Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or less
4 markets$4.9B calculated opportunityHS 120190
Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken
4 markets$4.0B calculated opportunityHS 220830
Whiskies
4 markets$3.2B calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Agriculture and food export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is Republic of Moldova in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.