15.12.202508:28:17UTC+00Moldova Trade Gap Widens in October

In October 2025, Moldova's trade deficit expanded significantly to USD 586.3 million, up from USD 461.1 million in October of the previous year. This increase was primarily due to imports surging more than exports. Imports grew by 25.7% year-on-year, reaching USD 995.5 million, largely fueled by heightened purchases from EU countries, which jumped by 39.2%. In contrast, imports from CIS countries saw a smaller decline of 8.3%, and purchases from other countries dropped by 13.1%. Meanwhile, exports saw a 23.7% rise, totaling USD 409.2 million, bolstered by increased sales to CIS countries, which surged by 37.7%. Exports to EU countries rose modestly by 19%, and shipments to other nations increased by 34.3%. For the period from January to October, the trade deficit widened to USD 5,808.9 million, compared to USD 4,456.3 million recorded in the same timeframe the previous year.