News about International trade

On June 11, 2026, the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova passed, in its final reading, a law on geographical indications, guaranteed traditional specialties, and voluntary quality labels.

In its June report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) does not foresee any major changes in the global wheat market.

Over the past two weeks, two vessels have been detained at the quay of the Giurgiulești International Free Port following inspections conducted by the Maritime Agency of the Republic of Moldova. For a port with a single operational berth, any prolonged vessel delay has a direct impact on the entire logistics flow, affecting carriers, economic operators, exporters, and importers, according to the Agrocereale Grain Exporters Association.

Moldova and Belgium have initiated negotiations on a draft protocol amending the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Income and Capital.  

The global alcohol market is entering a phase of structural change: in the world’s largest countries, people are increasingly cutting back on alcohol consumption, and producers are having to seek new growth opportunities outside traditional markets.

Moldova presented its strategic development priorities and key sectors for investment at the “Republic of Moldova – Benelux” forum, which took place in Maastricht. At the event, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Eugen Osmocescu identified the sectors in which the government seeks to attract capital from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The minister emphasized the country’s economic integration into the Single European Market.

At the end of 2025, the Republic of Moldova ranked 9th among wine suppliers to Poland.

Radu Vrabie, Director of the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova, took part in the 3rd High-Level Conference of Heads of Customs Administrations from the Western Balkans and EU Member States, held on June 11 in Athens.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has extended the authorization for transactions involving the shipment to Japan of oil produced under the Russian “Sakhalin-2” project until December 18 of this year.

The Vulcănești Power Plant is ready for commissioning, marking an important milestone in the construction of the Vulcănești–Chișinău overhead power line, one of the largest energy infrastructure projects in the Republic of Moldova.

British Defense Secretary John Healey has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Keira Starmer, citing insufficient defense funding amid growing international threats as the reason for his decision.

The transit of fuel from outside the EU through Romania to Ukraine and Moldova is hampered by the requirement to provide a financial guarantee for transport within the EU.

A delegation of 15 representatives from the Moldova Fruct association, the OPTIM project, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Industry, and Forestry (MAIA) is studying European methods for consolidating farmers and integrating them into the global fruit market as part of a study tour to France, June 8–12, 2026.

A new-generation oil refinery will be built in Azerbaijan over the next 5–6 years.

Upon his return from Azerbaijan, Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu stated that the country plays a crucial role in ensuring the energy security of the European market.

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu met today with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, which is being held in Sofia.

Kazakhstan’s partners are asking it to increase oil supplies despite the OPEC+ deal’s production limits, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said. To boost oil production and supplies, Kazakhstan has postponed maintenance work at the Kashagan oil field until 2027.

According to the latest report from the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA), European apple stocks in early May 2026 once again exceeded last year’s levels for the same period.  

As of the end of 2025, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) was conducting 535 active investigations in Romania, involving an estimated loss of €6.05 billion.

Mongolia has signed an interim trade agreement with the EAEU, which will take effect in July 2026. One of the consequences for the country is a reduction in customs duties on grain. Cheaper imported grain will enter the Mongolian market from Russia and Kazakhstan—countries that practice agriculture on a continental scale with industrial efficiency.