Investments Agency of Moldova launches National Export Offer 2025: EU stays main partner, new markets open in Middle East

Moldova is redefining its external trade directions. The Investments Agency has launched two strategic studies—National Export Offer 2025 and Survey on Exporters' Needs and Obstacles—which highlight both the country's economic potential and the challenges faced by companies on international markets. Launched at Moldova Business Week 2025, the offer shows that, in addition to the traditional agro-food sector, high value-added industries, such as IT, business services and automotive components manufacturing, are gaining ground.

The European Union stays the main destination for Moldovan exports, with a share of over 60 per cent, while markets in the Middle East, Central Asia and the Black Sea basin are identified as emerging growth opportunities. At the same time, the studies highlight major problems reported by exporters: underdeveloped logistics infrastructure, high transport costs and limited access to financing.

At the opening of the event, Natalia Selevestru, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitization, emphasized the government's ambition to expand the presence of Moldovan products on new markets.

‘’Moldova has much to provide and is ready to conquer new markets. The Made in Moldova brand must become synonymous with excellence, innovation and competitiveness,’’ Selevestru said.

On the other hand, the survey conducted among over 370 companies highlighted the pressing challenges faced by exporters: a shortage of skilled labor, regional instability and the pressure of international competition. In addition, entrepreneurs emphasized the need for greater support, in order to get international certifications and access to financing.

‘’This survey gives us a clear picture of the realities on the ground. If we know exactly where the bottlenecks are—from a lack of specialists to financial barriers—we can adjust public policies and support programs, so that they meet the real needs of the business environment,’’ said Cornelius Spinei, Head of the Export Promotion Department at the Investments Agency.

The event included a panel discussion, during which experts and entrepreneurs tackled support solutions for exporters, emphasizing the need for close collaboration between the public and private sectors, in order to enhance the visibility and competitiveness of Moldovan products on the global market.

Through these initiatives, the Investments Agency is consolidating its role as a facilitator between companies and authorities, with the objective of supporting export expansion and promoting Moldova as a competitive player on the international stage.