FX.co ★ Moldova Trade Gap Hits Fresh All-Time High

In February 2025, Moldova's trade deficit expanded to reach a record high of USD 606.1 million, up from USD 425.2 million in February of the previous year. This was due to a decline in exports coupled with a sharp increase in imports. Specifically, exports fell by 17.7% on a year-on-year basis to USD 269.1 million, primarily impacted by decreased sales to the CIS (-29.4%), the EU (-16.9%), and other countries (-16.5%). On the import side, there was a 16.3% increase, totaling USD 875.2 million, driven by a significant rise in purchases from the CIS (12.5%) and EU countries (35.1%), although there was a slight decrease in imports from other nations (-3.1%). Over the first two months of the year, Moldova's trade deficit grew to USD 1,083.2 million, compared to USD 774.4 million during the same period in the previous year.