Moldova Business Week 2025: Advancing the Export Agenda for a Global Economy
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova – August 22, 2025 – Moldova is strengthening its position on international markets with an export-oriented agenda that will take center stage at Moldova Business Week 2025, the country’s largest economic and investment forum. The event will showcase how Moldova’s exports – from high-value services like IT, medical, and education to premium agri-food products such as sunflower seeds, fruits, caviar, and vermouth – are driving growth and opening new opportunities worldwide. These achievements are reflected in the country’s latest export performance, which underscores Moldova’s transformation into a dynamic player in global trade.
2024 Export Highlights:
Medical services: Exports have grown 2.5 times over the past five years.
Sunflower seeds: Moldova is the largest exporter in Europe.
Fruits: Exports have doubled in the last 15 years, reaching over 50 countries annually.
Caviar: Moldovan producers supply more than 90 international markets.
Vermouth: The country ranks 6th globally, holding a 6% market share.
Services balance: Service exports exceeded imports by USD 919 million.
Educational services: Exports have expanded by 134% over the past five years.
Moldova is currently transitioning from an economy traditionally focused on agricultural and industrial goods to one increasingly driven by services. Growth is now powered by sectors such as IT, transport, and business services. This shift promises greater economic stability but also requires targeted support for workforce development in these emerging areas.
Invest Moldova Agency supports and promotes exports, with the primary goal of increasing the competitiveness of Moldovan companies in international markets and helping them adapt to global economic changes, according to the Agency. It provides support through various programs and initiatives, including export missions, which aim to facilitate the expansion of companies into foreign markets. For the past three years, through export programs, Invest Moldova Agency has supported over 45 activities export promotion activities and 20 initiatives led by business associations.