As of 2022, the European Union is Moldova’s primary trading partner, with Moldovan exports to the EU reaching a value of USD 2.53 billion (49,3% of total exports).
The signing of the DCFTA proved to be a catalyst, doubling Moldova’s export value to the EU since 2014. Leading export categories include machinery and electrical appliances, foodstuffs and beverages, cereals and oils, textiles, and furniture. Conversely, imports from the EU, predominantly mineral fuels, machinery, and chemicals, rose to EUR 4.36 billion, marking a 38.6% increase in 2022 alone.