In 2017, China accounted for almost 90 per cent of the value of Moldovan wine exports to Asia. Exports are now spread across a large number of countries in East Asia and the Middle East, which reduces dependence on any single market.
From 1 February 2027, digital labelling of wine will become mandatory in Georgia. This will help combat product counterfeiting and enable consumers to verify the authenticity of the wine using a smartphone.
The Purcari Group of Wineries is expanding its portfolio in the premium segment with the launch of the Purcari Parcela collection, which comprises 14 single-varietal wines and a sparkling wine.
The 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE 2026), taking place from 5 to 10 November in Shanghai, brings together representatives from more than 160 countries. The Republic of Moldova is also represented – with a 132 m² pavilion under the motto ‘From Moldova. To the Whole World’.
China is opening its market to Moldovan sweet cherries and honey and is investing in Moldova’s green energy sector. A large delegation from Moldova has successfully concluded an official visit to Shanghai, during which an agreement was signed that significantly simplifies access for domestic products to one of the world’s largest markets.
The Republic of Moldova will be taking part in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) for the first time, where it will have its own national pavilion for the first time. The ninth edition of the expo will take place from 5 to 10 November in Shanghai, and the Republic of Moldova’s stand will cover an area of 132 square metres.
Six Moldovan clusters have been awarded European ESCA certificates. This status will boost trust and recognition in their relations with national and international partners and strengthen their position within European networks.
Moldova is developing its offerings in the fields of wine, rural and specialised tourism, targeting visitors from new markets and striving to ensure that tourists stay in the country for longer periods.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), goods worth €268.5 million were exported in August 2026, which is 16.2 per cent less than in July this year and 6.1 per cent less than in August 2025.
An exhibition entitled ‘From Grapes to Wine, From the Land to the Table’ has opened at the National Museum of History of Moldova. The museum’s galleries feature paintings depicting scenes of rural life and images of authentic textiles, as well as ceramic and glass artefacts.
