Chinese market, strategic opportunity for exporters from Moldova

Increasing domestic exports to China is one of the priorities of the Republic of Moldova. The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Beijing aims to facilitate the access of Moldovan products to the Chinese market and to diversify the range of exported products. This was announced by Ambassador Petru Frunze in an interview to MOLDPRES.

The ambassador emphasized that the Chinese market is extremely vast, as well as one of the most competitive and regulated markets globally, offering extensive opportunities for producers from the Republic of Moldova.


“It is true that, at present, the trade balance is significantly in favor of China, but we must also view this situation through the lens of the opportunities offered by one of the largest consumer markets in the world. The Chinese market is extremely vast, as well as one of the most competitive and regulated markets globally. Currently, we are focusing on concrete measures aimed at facilitating the access of Moldovan products to the Chinese market and diversifying the range of exported products,” said Petru Frunze.


In this context, the official noted that the authorities are making efforts to expand exports, especially in the agri-food sector. Thus, one of the main lines of action is obtaining the necessary authorizations for new categories of products. Among these are honey and cherries.


“At present, the embassy, together with the competent authorities of the Republic of Moldova and China, is making efforts to authorize the export of honey and cherries,” the ambassador explained.


At the same time, discussions are underway on the export of plums, sunflower seed oil and cereal products. The head of the diplomatic mission pointed out that these products have already demonstrated competitiveness on international markets, including the European Union market, and that Chinese consumers increasingly appreciate high-quality, safe and natural food products.

Another priority area is the expansion of exports of Moldovan wines to the Chinese market by promoting local producers.


“At the same time, we pay special attention to promoting Moldovan wines. Wine is one of the emblematic products of the Republic of Moldova and has considerable potential on the Chinese market. In this regard, we constantly request support from the Chinese authorities and partners for the participation of local producers in exhibitions, international fairs and promotional events. Although in recent years wine exports to China have decreased, we believe there are real premises for revitalizing this sector,” concluded Petru Frunze.


Expanding the access of Moldovan products to the Chinese market, increasing exports and facilitating bilateral trade were among the topics discussed during the recent visit of Deputy Prime Minister Mihai Popșoi to the People’s Republic of China.

Among the objectives promoted by the Moldovan side are examining the possibility of removing import duties on wine, authorizing the import into the Chinese market of a larger number of agri-food products, including the Republic of Moldova on the list of recommended destinations for Chinese tourists, as well as presenting the investment opportunities offered by our country.