Trade, logistics & transport
A transit gateway
Moldova's position between the European Union and the eastern space gives it a transit role. Giurgiulești International Free Port — the country's only port, with access to the Danube and, through it, to the Black Sea — is a strategic logistics node for trade and transport.
Trade, logistics and transport occupy a central place in the economy of the Republic of Moldova, being the branches that connect domestic production to external markets. Trade accounts for a significant share of GDP and of employment.
Orientation towards the European Union
Since the entry into force of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area with the European Union, the bloc has become Moldova's main trading partner. This has reoriented export flows from the space of the former Soviet Union towards Western European markets, especially Romania, Italy and Germany.
Transport infrastructure
Moldova has a network of roads and railways that ensures transit between the European Union and the eastern space. Giurgiulești Port, the country's only port, located at the confluence of the Prut with the Danube, gives Moldova access to international waterways and to the Black Sea, and is a strategic point for the import and export of bulk and containerised goods.
Key areas
Worth knowing
- The country's only port (Giurgiulești)
- Access to the Danube and the Black Sea
- A strategic transit role
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Frequently asked questions
What you need to know
What role does Moldova play in freight transit?
Moldova has a road and rail network that carries transit between the European Union and the eastern space. Trade accounts for a significant share of GDP and of employment.
Why does Giurgiulesti port matter?
It is the country's only port, sitting where the Prut meets the Danube, and gives Moldova access to international waterways and to the Black Sea. It is a strategic point for importing and exporting bulk and containerised goods.
Who are Moldova's main trading partners?
Since the deep and comprehensive free trade area with the European Union came into force, the EU has become the main trading partner, with export flows shifting towards Romania, Italy and Germany.
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