Trade lane

What Moldova buys from China.

Moldova imported USD 1.2bn of manufactured and processed goods from China in 2024, from USD 200m in 2022. That is 18 per cent of everything Moldova imported in these lines, and China is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where China dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.

Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.

USD 1.2bnfrom China in 2024 (USD 200m in 2022)
18 per centof Moldova's imports in these lines, USD 6.9bn from every source
234product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1China's rank among Moldova's sources
The top 50

The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.

Each line shows what Moldova paid China for it at the border, China's share of everything Moldova imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 46 per cent of the lane.

  1. 1

    Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713

    Share of Moldova's imports43 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changefrom USD 455k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 989,027 a tonne, 92 tonnes
    USD 91min 2024
  2. 2

    Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130

    Share of Moldova's imports85 per cent, 44 source countries
    Changefrom USD 4m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 250,321 a tonne, 182 tonnes
    USD 46min 2024
  3. 3

    Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 854143

    Share of Moldova's imports93 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changefrom USD 3m in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 2,670 a tonne, 16,960 tonnes
    USD 45min 2024
  4. 4

    Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 841510

    Share of Moldova's imports83 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changefrom USD 894k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 5,948 a tonne, 4,270 tonnes
    USD 25min 2024
  5. 5

    Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762

    Share of Moldova's imports70 per cent, 55 source countries
    Changeup 379 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 128,371 a tonne, 184 tonnes
    USD 24min 2024
  6. 6

    Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300

    Share of Moldova's imports39 per cent, 63 source countries
    Changefrom USD 662k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 8,954 a tonne, 2,276 tonnes
    USD 20min 2024
  7. 7

    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872

    Share of Moldova's imports46 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changeup 283 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 27,167 a tonne, 652 tonnes
    USD 18min 2024
  8. 8

    Electrical static convertersHS 850440

    Share of Moldova's imports76 per cent, 58 source countries
    Changeup 475 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 29,889 a tonne, 553 tonnes
    USD 17min 2024
  9. 9

    Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380

    Share of Moldova's imports60 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changefrom USD 645k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 14,988 a tonne, 1,068 tonnes
    USD 16min 2024
  10. 10

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110

    Share of Moldova's imports44 per cent, 39 source countries
    Changeup 307 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 3,539 a tonne, 3,785 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  11. 11

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322

    Share of Moldova's imports34 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 105 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,039 a tonne, 1,134 tonnes
    USD 13min 2024
  12. 12

    Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779

    Share of Moldova's imports80 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changefrom USD 419k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 12min 2024
  13. 13

    Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120

    Share of Moldova's imports52 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changeup 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 2,834 a tonne, 4,221 tonnes
    USD 12min 2024
  14. 14

    Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180

    Share of Moldova's imports44 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changeup 370 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,761 a tonne, 1,025 tonnes
    USD 11min 2024
  15. 15

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321

    Share of Moldova's imports53 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changenew since 2022
    Unit valueUSD 9,088 a tonne, 1,097 tonnes
    USD 10min 2024
  16. 16

    Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360

    Share of Moldova's imports13 per cent, 29 source countries
    Changefrom USD 124k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 16,110 a tonne, 589 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  17. 17

    Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323

    Share of Moldova's imports10 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 215 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 12,804 a tonne, 684 tonnes
    USD 9min 2024
  18. 18

    Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 721070

    Share of Moldova's imports25 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changefrom USD 755k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 1,027 a tonne, 8,176 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  19. 19

    Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299

    Share of Moldova's imports56 per cent, 45 source countries
    Changefrom USD 402k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 12,246 a tonne, 670 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  20. 20

    Glass fibres: (including glass wool), rovingsHS 701912

    Share of Moldova's imports96 per cent, 4 source countries
    Changenew since 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 8min 2024
  21. 21

    Washing machines: household or laundry-type, fully-automatic, (of a dry linen capacity not exceeding 10kg)HS 845011

    Share of Moldova's imports34 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changefrom USD 265k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 4,411 a tonne, 1,723 tonnes
    USD 8min 2024
  22. 22

    Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereofHS 850490

    Share of Moldova's imports59 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changefrom USD 276k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 17,842 a tonne, 399 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  23. 23

    Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419

    Share of Moldova's imports53 per cent, 49 source countries
    Changefrom USD 103k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 12,135 a tonne, 556 tonnes
    USD 7min 2024
  24. 24

    Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589

    Share of Moldova's imports63 per cent, 47 source countries
    Changeup 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 6min 2024
  25. 25

    Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830

    Share of Moldova's imports32 per cent, 52 source countries
    Changefrom USD 488k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 3,508 a tonne, 1,804 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  26. 26

    Refrigerators and freezers: combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors, electric or otherHS 841810

    Share of Moldova's imports20 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changefrom USD 420k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 4,918 a tonne, 1,255 tonnes
    USD 6min 2024
  27. 27

    Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 600192

    Share of Moldova's imports81 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changeup 495 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 6min 2024
  28. 28

    Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590

    Share of Moldova's imports53 per cent, 42 source countries
    Changefrom USD 659k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 4,499 a tonne, 1,134 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  29. 29

    Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars: side-carsHS 871160

    Share of Moldova's imports93 per cent, 21 source countries
    Changefrom USD 572k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 5min 2024
  30. 30

    Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakersHS 851830

    Share of Moldova's imports61 per cent, 41 source countries
    Changefrom USD 253k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 115,191 a tonne, 44 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  31. 31

    Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 852852

    Share of Moldova's imports65 per cent, 36 source countries
    Changefrom USD 37k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 21,993 a tonne, 228 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  32. 32

    Luminaires and light fittings: chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings: (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use...HS 940511

    Share of Moldova's imports67 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changefrom USD 640k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 11,134 a tonne, 447 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  33. 33

    Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors, with self-contained electric motorHS 850940

    Share of Moldova's imports61 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changefrom USD 17k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 11,798 a tonne, 410 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  34. 34

    Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41HS 847149

    Share of Moldova's imports72 per cent, 27 source countries
    Changefrom USD 199k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 62,807 a tonne, 74 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  35. 35

    Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators: other than containing goods of Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for...HS 380893

    Share of Moldova's imports16 per cent, 26 source countries
    Changefrom USD 654k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 4,524 a tonne, 1,022 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  36. 36

    Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20LHS 850811

    Share of Moldova's imports50 per cent, 33 source countries
    Changefrom USD 120k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 19,895 a tonne, 231 tonnes
    USD 5min 2024
  37. 37

    Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412

    Share of Moldova's imports100 per cent, 2 source countries
    Changedown 80 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 5min 2024
  38. 38

    Furniture: metal, other than for office useHS 940320

    Share of Moldova's imports32 per cent, 51 source countries
    Changefrom USD 310k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 3,157 a tonne, 1,420 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  39. 39

    Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposesHS 851679

    Share of Moldova's imports78 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changefrom USD 63k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 9,355 a tonne, 477 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  40. 40

    Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490

    Share of Moldova's imports2 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changefrom USD 372k in 2022
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 4min 2024
  41. 41

    Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890

    Share of Moldova's imports23 per cent, 59 source countries
    Changeup 492 per cent on 2022 (USD 719k in 2022)
    Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of range
    USD 4min 2024
  42. 42

    Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420292

    Share of Moldova's imports64 per cent, 60 source countries
    Changefrom USD 125k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 9,735 a tonne, 418 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  43. 43

    Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drillsHS 846729

    Share of Moldova's imports74 per cent, 35 source countries
    Changeup 403 per cent on 2022 (USD 803k in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 9,644 a tonne, 419 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  44. 44

    Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940542

    Share of Moldova's imports64 per cent, 32 source countries
    Changeup 288 per cent on 2022 (USD 987k in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 11,165 a tonne, 343 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  45. 45

    Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: not designed to...HS 852871

    Share of Moldova's imports72 per cent, 22 source countries
    Changefrom USD 174k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 47,913 a tonne, 80 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  46. 46

    Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690

    Share of Moldova's imports10 per cent, 70 source countries
    Changeup 200 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)
    Unit valueUSD 10,896 a tonne, 342 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  47. 47

    Furniture: parts, of other than woodHS 940399

    Share of Moldova's imports40 per cent, 40 source countries
    Changefrom USD 191k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 2,155 a tonne, 1,683 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  48. 48

    Seats: with metal frames, upholstered, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture)HS 940171

    Share of Moldova's imports60 per cent, 28 source countries
    Changefrom USD 328k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 4,500 a tonne, 796 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  49. 49

    Glass fibres: (including glass wool), yarns and sliversHS 701913

    Share of Moldova's imports60 per cent, 8 source countries
    Changefrom USD 101k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 1,220 a tonne, 2,898 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
  50. 50

    Freezers: of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacityHS 841830

    Share of Moldova's imports76 per cent, 16 source countries
    Changefrom USD 194k in 2022
    Unit valueUSD 4,546 a tonne, 771 tonnes
    USD 4min 2024
Fastest growing

The lines that grew most since 2022.

Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.

  1. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322USD 13m in 2024, up 105 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). China supplies 34 per cent of the line.
Where China dominates

Lines where China supplies 60 per cent or more.

The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where China ships at least 60 per cent of what Moldova imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.

  1. Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 84713085 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 46m; 44 source countries in all.
  2. Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panelsHS 85414393 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 45m; 22 source countries in all.
  3. Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall...HS 84151083 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 25m; 32 source countries in all.
  4. Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 85176270 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 24m; 55 source countries in all.
  5. Electrical static convertersHS 85044076 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 17m; 58 source countries in all.
  6. Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 87038060 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 16m; 29 source countries in all.
  7. Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 85177980 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 12m; 35 source countries in all.
  8. Glass fibres: (including glass wool), rovingsHS 70191296 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 8m; 4 source countries in all.
  9. Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 85258963 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 6m; 47 source countries in all.
  10. Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 60019281 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 6m; 16 source countries in all.
  11. Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with auxiliary motor, with electric motor for propulsion, with or without side-cars: side-carsHS 87116093 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 5m; 21 source countries in all.
  12. Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakersHS 85183061 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 5m; 41 source countries in all.
  13. Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 85285265 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 5m; 36 source countries in all.
  14. Luminaires and light fittings: chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings: (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use...HS 94051167 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 5m; 28 source countries in all.
  15. Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: food grinders and mixers, fruit or vegetable juice extractors, with self-contained electric motorHS 85094061 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 5m; 28 source countries in all.
  16. Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41HS 84714972 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 5m; 27 source countries in all.
  17. Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412100 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 5m; 2 source countries in all.
  18. Electro-thermic appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposesHS 85167978 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 4m; 35 source countries in all.
  19. Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 42029264 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 4m; 60 source countries in all.
  20. Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drillsHS 84672974 per cent of Moldova's imports of the line, USD 4m; 35 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value

Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.

Lines worth USD 5m or more where China's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Moldova at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.

  1. Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713China: USD 91m at USD 989,027 a tonne. Slovakia: USD 27m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 767,327 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 989,027 a tonne.
  2. Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360China: USD 9m at USD 16,110 a tonne. Sweden: USD 10m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 12,080 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 15,062 a tonne.
  3. Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323China: USD 9m at USD 12,804 a tonne. Switzerland: USD 6m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 5,817 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,807 a tonne.
The other side of the lane

What Moldova buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.

What this record says

What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.

Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.

Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Moldova with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.

Share is China's part of everything Moldova imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.

Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.

What it does not say

A record of trade, not a shopping list.

What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.

A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.

Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.

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