FX.co ★ Moldova Trade Gap Widens in March

Moldova’s trade deficit widened to USD 733.0 million in March 2026, up from USD 659.0 million in the same month a year earlier. On an annual basis, exports rose 15.3% to USD 344.8 million, supported by stronger shipments to EU countries (up 35.1%) and to other regions (up 15.6%), while exports to CIS countries slipped by 0.2%. At the same time, imports increased 12.5% to USD 1,077.8 million, reflecting higher purchases from CIS countries (up 42.8%), EU countries (up 10.3%), and other countries (up 13.3%). As a result, the trade deficit for the first three months of the year widened to USD 1,880.3 million, compared with USD 1,737.5 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.