The war in Ukraine was deeply affected by the Republic of Moldova. The war seriously influenced the relations with Chysin-Moscow to such an extent that Russia cut energy to Moldova, forcing Chizinau to a whole review of the strategy of energy security-painful and expensive trial for the country and its population. However, the president of Maia Sandu, re -selected At the end of 2024, she remained unwavering in support for Kiev. On the other hand, the sectors of the Moldova economy adapted higher to the war and its consequences, specifically the famous Moldova wine industry. The fundamental reason why the wine industry normally didn’t suffer from the war was that Russia had previously used sanctions, in 2006 and 2013-2014Against Moldova, which forced Chizinau to look for brand new markets and partners, thus reducing the country’s dependence on the Russian wine market.
The ban in 2006 was a punishment for refusing Chishing Cossack MemorandumMoscow’s proposal “solution” of a frozen conflict between Moldova and the separatist Transnistria region. The secondary reason was agreed to the border control regime with Kijiv. Trade restrictions in 2013 were Moscow’s response to the signing of Moldova Association agreement with the European Union. Until 2014, these restrictions have expanded to incorporate customs tariffs in 19 categories, which is about 10% of the total export of Moldova in 2013. The bans seriously influenced the Winiarski industry of Moldova, and the export of wine was shrinking rapidly – 21.9% in the fourth quarter 2013 and by 38% in Q1 2014 – service of a major negative contribution to GDP growth.
Moldovans are proud of their wine, a very important pillar of the country’s economy and its history, so Chishing won’t allow this industry to rot. In 2013, in the same yr as the sanctions, Chizinau established the National Wine and Wine Office (OFCiul National Al Viei Si Vinulului: ONVV) function a public affairs office to draw latest customers. After closing the Russian market, Moldova tried to diversify her customer base, which coincides together with his close diplomatic partners (and security): the United States and Europe. . United States It is now the best place to wine in the country, which is 33%of total export, after which Romania with 16%, and Czech with 8.1%. Other places are Poland and the Baltic States. According to ONVV, the country exports to about 70 countries. For comparison, only in 2023. 2.6% of the label wine They were exported to Russia, in comparison with 81% in 2000.
Chizinau actively engages potential latest customers. IN November 2024There were over 165 business meetings between the producers of Moldova and German buyers Hamburg. Germany becomes one of the fastest growing markets of Moldova wines in 2024, registering a rise of 112% in comparison with the previous yr. Moldova’s fault also gain significant adhesion in non -traditional markets resembling Japan. Victor Bostan, The director of the leading wine vineyard, emphasizes the need Double -sided consentTS to secure limited tariff amounts for Winter’s wines. For example, Turkiye offers a limited amount of wine import at reduced tax rates that might be prolonged. Similar possibilities will also be implemented with China to extend the export volume.
In general, in 2023, Moldova exported 123 million liters of wine, price $ 192 million, which suggests a rise in volume by 18% and 24% growth in comparison with 2022 in the first half of 2024 71 million liters sent to international markets – A 17% increase Compared to the same period in 2023, the total value of these exports reached USD 110 million, which is a rise in 21%. The country is one of 20 as to the size of wine producers in the world. Today, 3.8% of Moldovan agricultural land is devoted to vineyards, contributing 3% GDP and employing 15% of the lively population. Considering that the small European nation has a general population of about 2.6 million, it is straightforward to see the importance of the wine industry to take care of many Moldovans. Because the Sandu administration wants Moldova to hitch the European Union by the end of the decade, the protection of the wine industry might be a sensitive topic in negotiations with Brussels, taking into consideration that the relationship has many global powers in the wine industry.
Since the starting of the war in Ukraine, the President of Sandu has taken a powerful position against Moscow, not only by supporting Kiev, but in addition by breaking historical relations between two countries. Moldova is not any longer based on Moscow and Gazprom in the field of energy security. In addition, Sandu managed Moldova Application to the EUmaking the head of state Iron Lady from Eastern EuropeWhile other European leaders reverse the flop of their approach to Moscow. The president’s strategy goes forward after a successful re-election of the sand and narrowly winning the Proeurope referendum at the end of 2024. However, the separation of Moldova on the dependence on Russia on wine trade reaches over a decade attributable to sanctions in 2006 and 2013-2014. Ironically, the funds that harmed the economy and industries of Moldova at the moment finally made the wine industry more resistant before the war in Ukraine began, because exports and business efforts were already concentrated elsewhere.
A transient comparison might be done with Georgia, which stays deeply depending on Russia in the field of wine trade-in January-October 2024, the export of the country’s wine was USD 237 million, and Russia settled 68%. While success Pro-Moscow Dream Party It is a turning point for Georgia, the wine industry in the Caucasus country was still strongly depending on Russia despite the Russo-Georgian war in 2008 and the loss of abchazia and southern Ossetia.
Wine just isn’t only a source of pride for Moldovans, but a very important pillar of the country’s economy. The export of Moldova’s wine depends not only on the quality of the wine factory or successful marketing campaigns by the government, including ONVVTo attract latest customers, but in addition on how geopolitical changes affect which countries resolve to get wine. Nowadays, allies and partners enjoy the winery.
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