“The government’s policy to support the sector is aimed at modernizing production technologies for honey and beekeeping products: pollen, beeswax, propolis, royal jelly, bee colonies, and queen bees,” the MAIA statement notes. “These initiatives have had a positive impact on the sector, making it more efficient and competitive in domestic and international markets.”
In 2025, funds were allocated from the National Fund for Agricultural and Rural Development to support the following components of the beekeeping sector:
- Construction, renovation, and technological equipment—119 beekeeping operations received post-investment subsidies totaling 77.6 million lei.
- Breeding stock—the purchase of 15,215 bee colonies and 247 queen bees was subsidized.
- Advance subsidies—approximately 23,600 beehives and more than 20 units of specialized beekeeping machinery and equipment were purchased.
- Development of organic farming systems—more than 12,000 bee colonies were subsidized during the conversion period.
Thanks to government policies supporting and modernizing the sector, it has demonstrated positive growth trends.
For example, while there were approximately 110,000 bee colonies in the country in 2006, by the end of 2025 their number had increased to about 212,000. Honey production during this period rose from 2,200 metric tons to 5,500 metric tons.
Honey produced in Moldova is known for its high quality. About 90% of this product is exported to the European Union, where Romania, Italy, and Germany are its main buyers. In 2025, honey exports generated more than $13.5 million in revenue, making a significant contribution to the country’s trade balance.
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