Nearly 30% of Moldova’s exports go to Romania: Investment roadshow to visit three cities
The Republic of Moldova will promote investment and economic cooperation opportunities in three Romanian cities during a business roadshow on November 24–26, covering Târgu-Mureș, Brașov, and Bacău.
The roadshow is organized by the Association of Investors from Romania in the Republic of Moldova (AIR), in partnership with the Investment Agency of the Republic of Moldova, under the patronage of the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization.
The events will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and representatives from economic institutions and local authorities from both countries.
Romania is the Republic of Moldova’s primary trading partner and the most important market for Moldovan products. Trade between the two states totaled approximately 3.9 billion euros in 2025, an increase of 15% compared to the previous year.
This positive trend has continued into the current year. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics show that, between January and August 2026, Romania accounted for 29.9% of the Republic of Moldova’s total merchandise exports, with shipments to the Romanian market increasing by 10.6% compared to the same period last year.
For Moldovan producers, the Romanian market serves as a key gateway to European consumers, while for Romanian investors, the Republic of Moldova offers opportunities for business development and the establishment of new commercial partnerships.
Against this backdrop, the organizers aim for these events to facilitate the transition from a general interest in collaboration to the initiation of direct contacts and the identification of concrete business projects.
The first edition of this "business caravan" will consist of three regional events. The first will take place on November 24 in Târgu-Mureș, followed by the second on November 25 in Brașov. The caravan will conclude on November 26 in Bacău.
The meetings will cover the investment climate in the Republic of Moldova, priority economic sectors, available incentives for investors, and the potential for developing joint projects.
The program will feature presentations and direct dialogue sessions between entrepreneurs, investors, and institutional representatives, focusing on investment conditions, market access, and identifying new opportunities for economic cooperation.
The organizers anticipate an attendance of 80–100 people at each event.
This year’s caravan serves as a pilot edition of a regional economic promotion model, which the Association of Romanian Investors in the Republic of Moldova intends to subsequently expand to other cities across Romania. The long-term plan involves the periodic organization of events dedicated to promoting investments, exports, and the development of bilateral economic partnerships.
