Industrial apples have become more expensive, but the excitement is not over
Procurement prices for industrial apples, after an earlier forced reduction, rebounded upward quite quickly. We have already written about this on the fresh-market.pl portal. It should be noted,

Dessert plums hold at prices from 3 years ago
Prices of dessert plums in Polish wholesale remain at a level close to that seen three years ago. What context does this provide for assessing this year’s plum season in Poland?It means that

French and British apple harvests near five-year averages, Ukrainian prices forecast to fall
France and the UK expect apple harvests close to five-year averages, while Ukrainian market participants predict a decline in wholesale apple prices for the 2026/27 season. According to

In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples.
In May 2026, Moldova exported 9,700 tons of apples valued at slightly over $8 million, as reported by the Association Moldova Fruct, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA).

Apple growers from Eastern Europe are experiencing challenges due to a combination of weak market conditions and pressure from frost damage.
The strategy of storing apples for longer periods in anticipation of higher end-of-season prices did not deliver the expected results for growers in Ukraine, Poland, and Moldova. Instead of rising

Moldovan apple exports decreased to 10.2 thousand tons in April.
Exports of apples from Moldova decreased in April 2026, which is unusual for that time of year. The export volume was 10.2 thousand tons, a decrease from 10.8 thousand tons in March. March

Sprzedaż serbskich jabłek spowalnia w wyniku presji importów na krajowy rynek.
Fruit growers in Čačak report that cold storage facilities are still filled with locally grown apples, but there is limited demand on the domestic market. Growers mention that imports from

Moldovan apple stocks have dropped to 100 thousand tons.
The Moldova Fruct Association estimates that the stock of marketable apples in storage for February is 100 thousand tons, which is a decrease from the 120 thousand tons earlier this year, as

Moldovan quotas for grapes, apples, plums, and cherries to the EU are still available.
Exports of grapes, apples, plums, and cherries from the Republic of Moldova to the European Union can continue under the existing preferential quotas, as these have not been exhausted. This was

Export of fruits from Moldova to the EU is facing disruptions because of delayed quotas for 2026.
Moldovan fruit exporters are experiencing challenges in shipping to the European Union as export quotas for 2026 have not been activated yet, even though the year has already begun. This delay is

Moldova's apple exports increased in September, but the overall trend remains uncertain.
Moldova exported almost 6,300 tonnes of apples in September 2025, which represented an 18% increase compared to the same month in 2024, when shipments reached around 5,200 tonnes, according to

Decrease in apple prices in Moldova's industrial sector attributed to global market conditions
At the beginning of the autumn harvest, industrial processors in Moldova were paying 3.6-3.8 lei/kg (€0.18-0.19) for apples. However, by the end of the current week, some factories tried to

Russia has blocked the import of 20.5 tons of Moldovan apples due to documentation issues.
The Russian agency Rosselkhoznadzor has banned the import of a 20.5-ton shipment of fresh apples from Moldova due to irregularities in accompanying documents. The shipment was inspected at the

Fresh Market 2025: The Key Meeting Point for Fresh Produce Industry in Central and Eastern Europe
  On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central

Wholesale prices for early apples have significantly decreased in Moldova.
Wholesale prices for early apple varieties in Moldova have almost halved over the past six weeks, falling from 20 to 9 MDL/kg (€1.0-0.46/kg), according to Logos Press. A similar trend is

The EU is increasing market access for fruit exports from Moldova.
A revision of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) enhances export opportunities for Moldova in the EU market, as per an announcement by the European Commission. Export quotas for

Successful exports of fresh apples from Moldova to Malaysia are continuing.
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Moldova has started exporting to India and continues to be a strong player in the apple export market.
Despite a decline in apple production and exports in recent years, Moldova remains among the world's top 10 apple exporters, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Chcielibyśmy rozwijać się na rynkach europejskich.
Adequate storage facilities have been instrumental in enabling Moldovan apples to be exported throughout the year, increasing overall demand as the season progresses, according to Ruslan Jubîrcă

Companies from Moldova export apples to the EU.
Companies from northern Moldova, SRL "Darurile Basarabiei" and "Nova Pom Fruct," have modernized their operations and become exporters of apples to the European Union with the support of the EU.

The EU warmly welcomes Moldova, including in terms of trade.
Wine from Moldova won the Grand Gold Medal in the red wine category at the prestigious Concours Mondial Bruxelles in 2022. Where there is good wine, good grapes grow. Fruit growing in Moldova is

No cheap apples in new season – production declines in EU, Ukraine, Moldova, and beyond
Apple prices for the 2024/25 season are expected to remain high, with exporters of quality fruits and apple concentrate once again in a favorable position, according to EastFruit. This estimation

Illegal import of Moldovan apples into Russia has been stopped at the border.
At the Russia-Latvia border in the Sebezhsky District of the Pskov Region, a state inspector from the Territorial Administration of Rosselkhoznadzor conducted a quarantine phytosanitary inspection

Indie import apples from Moldova.
In 2024, Moldova started actively exporting fresh apples to one of the most attractive fresh apple markets in the world - India. In 2023, despite a relatively low yield of apples, Moldova faced

India has been importing fresh apples from Moldova every month since the beginning of 2024.
Według analityków EastFruit, w 2024 roku Mołdawia rozpoczęła aktywne eksportowanie świeżych jabłek na jeden z najatrakcyjniejszych rynków świeżych jabłek na świecie - rynek Indii.