News about International trade
Energocom has currently secured approximately 76% of the total volume of natural gas needed to meet consumption for the 2026–2027 gas year (October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027).
In the coming months, the issue of EU enlargement will be put to the test: Montenegro and Albania are nearing accession, Ukraine and Moldova are making progress, and Brussels is weighing the reforms needed to accommodate a larger and more complex union.
The “Forța Fermierilor” Association of Grain and Oilseed Producers and Processors is demanding “transparency and comprehensive explanations regarding the transit of agricultural products from Ukraine.”
Anticipating the virtually inevitable logistical challenges related to agricultural commodities in the near future, Moldovan traders exported a record amount of wheat in July 2026—151,000 metric tons worth 567 million lei (an average of 3.67 lei per kilogram).
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global oil production to decline by 4.3 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2026, to 102 million bpd. This is according to the organization’s new report.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has announced new maximum fuel prices, which will take effect tomorrow, August 13.
In July 2026, just over 84,000 metric tons of rapeseed were exported from the Republic of Moldova. Last year, the volume of shipments during that month was nearly a third higher—about 119,000 metric tons. Market operators believe that the problem lies not in limited demand, but in inflated price expectations and limited transportation logistics capacity.
The Investment Agency of the Republic of Moldova has released its first-ever national ranking, “Top Exporters from Moldova,” which includes 25 companies from various economic sectors. The selection process was conducted in several stages based on data from government agencies and an independent assessment.
Colombian coffee exports have been virtually paralyzed following a powerful earthquake that disrupted key transportation routes to the country’s Pacific coast.
The Republic of Moldova is implementing a cross-border project worth 1.5 million euros aimed at preventing natural disasters, in partnership with Romania.
Potential gross apple production in Moldova is expected to total about 526,000 metric tons this year. This is 17.5% higher than last year’s apple harvest (447,000 metric tons).
The impact of economic integration with the European Union on the competitiveness of Moldovan companies will be one of the central themes of Moldova Business Week 2026. Representatives from government agencies, the business community, investors, financial institutions, and economic experts will discuss companies’ access to the European market, investment, exports, and adaptation to European standards.
On August 10, Valeriu Chiveri, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, met with Daniela Gasparikova, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Moldova. The two sides discussed international aid projects being implemented by UNDP to support communities on both banks of the Dniester.
In July 2026, Energocom purchased a total of 308,868 MW·h of electricity, from both domestic and imported sources, at a weighted average price of 133.86 euros/MWh.
Certain pork products imported into Moldova will be sent to a laboratory to determine their meat and fat content if customs authorities have doubts about the accuracy of their tariff classification.
Romania has introduced new rules for individuals who bring cigarettes, tobacco, and alcohol from other European Union countries for personal use. Now, inspections take into account not only the quantity of goods but also the frequency of their importation.
Moldovan entrepreneurs are invited to participate in an economic mission to Vienna. The event will bring together representatives of the business communities of Moldova and Austria and provide opportunities for B2B meetings, finding new partners, expanding exports, and attracting investment.
Starting October 1, 2026, Moldova plans to introduce a VAT on online sales of goods to individuals. The tax will apply to packages valued at up to 150 euros. The proposed VAT rate for these packages is the standard rate of 20%.
Vasile Costiuc, leader of the “Democracy at Home” Party, is in Abu Dhabi to identify potential investors and develop new economic ties with countries in the Persian Gulf region. During his visit, he is scheduled to hold a series of meetings with representatives of the business community in the United Arab Emirates.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has published new maximum prices that will apply to petroleum products starting tomorrow, August 11.
