In the 2025 wine season, production increased significantly compared to the previous year’s figure. The volume of grapes processed increased by 45% and wine production by 31%. At the same time, although exports decreased in volume, their value remained above the average of the last few years.
In 2025, 259,000 tons of grapes were processed (up from 179,000 tons in 2024). At the same time, total wine production increased by 53% to 17.9 million dal. The production of still wines amounted to about 12.3 million dal (in 2024 -15 dal). The production of sparkling wines reached 2.2 million dal (plus 122%). Production of IGP/PDO wines also increased by 0.9 mln dal (plus 29%).
Total wine exports last year amounted to 117 million liters, down 18% from 2024 and 4% below the five-year average. In value terms, exports totaled $212 million, down 9% from 2024. Still, it is 10% above the five-year average and 23% above the average of the last 10 years.
“This year marks a special moment. It has been 10 years since the first conference and National Wine Day is celebrating its 25th anniversary. These figures speak not only of longevity, but also of a path paved by the labor, perseverance and joint efforts of the entire sector and authorities. All these years, the sector has invested in the quality and value addition of its products, which is also reflected in the export performance. If we look at the data for the past period, we see an increase not only in the average price, but also in the added value, and this is becoming more and more important for the Moldovan economy,” MAIA Minister Ludmila Catlabuga, who was present at the event, said.
Stefan Yamandi, director of the National Office of Viticulture and Vine (ONVV), said that the wine industry has gone through many challenges over the past two decades, from embargoes, crises and droughts to economic pressures, but has maintained its role as strategically important for Moldova.
“The dynamics are encouraging and we have every reason to look to the future with confidence. What does the wine sector need? It needs vineyard replanting, modernization and investment. It needs sustainable development, new markets and more efficient promotion that takes into account the current trends”, said Stefan Iamandi.
