Over the first five months of 2026, Moldova’s total exports amounted to EUR 1.376 billion, of which EUR 1.041 billion – or 76% – went to pay for imports of petrol, diesel, gas and electricity. Total imports are approximately three times higher than exports.
At the end of July 2026, Moldova restricted diesel exports and introduced mandatory minimum fuel stocks. For the agricultural sector, this directly affects harvest costs and diesel availability at the peak of the season.
The gas market has been restructured: Moldovagaz, half-owned by Gazprom, had its licence revoked, while state-owned Energocom now supplies end customers.
Income perspective: the minimum wage from 1 January 2026 is 6,300 lei gross (approximately EUR 322), while the average has approached 17,000 lei (approximately EUR 867). The payment capacity of Moldovan buyers is closely linked to energy prices, so deferred payments should be offered more cautiously here than usual.
Sources: Sputnik Moldova, 18 July 2026; BELTA, report of 28 July 2026; esp.md, September 2026