The export of table grapes in 2023 registered a significant increase against the year before. The producers managed to increase the quantity of grapes exported by about 11% and the value – by about 33%. The Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry (MAIA) unveiled figures to this effect on February 19.
Thus, 84.55 thousand tons of grapes with an overall value of $75.67 million (average price per 1 kg was $0.9) were exported, according to data by the Customs Service.
The geography of the exports extended considerably in 2023, with deliveries made to 33 countries, as compared to 23 countries in 2022. Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Serbia, Italy, Lithuania, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, Kyrgyzstan and Albania were among the new destinations.
According to the decision by the European Parliament, the Moldovan grapes’ exporters can access the EU market without tariff and quantitative restrictions. Yet, this opportunity implies an enhanced responsibility, and it is essential that producers get involved in an efficient planning and coordination, in order to make sure that their grapes meet the strict quality and safety requirements imposed by the European market. (Moldpres/Business World Magazine)
