Currants production in Moldova
In 2024 Moldova produced 1,506 t of currants, the 16th largest in the world (0.21% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 859%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 560 ha, yield 2.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1,506 t
- World rank
- 16 of 38
- 10-year change
- +859%
- Record
- 1,506 t
- 2024
Currants in Moldova, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Moldova compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.21%
- 0.02% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.7
- world 5.0 (−46%)
- kg per person
- 0.50
- world 0.09
- 10-year change
- +859%
- world +10%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Hungary | 1,950 | 0.28% |
| 15 | Uzbekistan | 1,703 | 0.24% |
| 16 | Moldova | 1,506 | 0.21% |
| 17 | Italy | 1,120 | 0.16% |
| 18 | Denmark | 1,090 | 0.15% |
Map of world production of currants
Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,506 | +41% | 560 | 2.69 |
| 2023 | 1,070 | +109% | 518 | 2.07 |
| 2022 | 511 | +20% | 475 | 1.08 |
| 2021 | 427 | +82% | 415 | 1.03 |
| 2020 | 234 | −11% | 494 | 0.47 |
| 2019 | 263 | −29% | 386 | 0.68 |
| 2018 | 371 | +53% | 411 | 0.90 |
| 2017 | 242 | +102% | 421 | 0.57 |
| 2016 | 120 | −17% | 337 | 0.36 |
| 2015 | 145 | −7.6% | 289 | 0.50 |
| 2014 | 157 | +142% | 264 | 0.59 |
| 2013 | 65 | −22% | 145 | 0.45 |
| 2012 | 83 | +12% | 163 | 0.51 |
| 2011 | 74 | −24% | 189 | 0.39 |
| 2010 | 97 | −45% | 205 | 0.47 |
| 2009 | 177 | +103% | 276 | 0.64 |
| 2008 | 87 | −48% | 295 | 0.29 |
| 2007 | 168 | −11% | 311 | 0.54 |
| 2006 | 189 | +14% | 322 | 0.59 |
| 2005 | 166 | −68% | 264 | 0.63 |
| 2004 | 517 | +24% | 251 | 2.06 |
| 2003 | 418 | −46% | 246 | 1.70 |
| 2002 | 773 | +74% | 278 | 2.78 |
| 2001 | 444 | −11% | 234 | 1.90 |
| 2000 | 500 | −38% | 200 | 2.50 |
| 1999 | 800 | +33% | 300 | 2.67 |
| 1998 | 600 | 0.0% | 200 | 3.00 |
| 1997 | 600 | +100% | 200 | 3.00 |
| 1996 | 300 | +50% | 200 | 1.50 |
| 1995 | 200 | 0.0% | 200 | 1.00 |
| 1994 | 200 | −33% | 200 | 1.00 |
| 1993 | 300 | +50% | 200 | 1.50 |
| 1992 | 200 | — | 200 | 1.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 14 t USD 85,000
- Importer rank
- 42 of 74
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of currants in Moldova?
Moldova produced 1,506 t in 2024, 0.21% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Moldova rank in the world for production of currants?
Moldova ranked 16th of 38 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 72.2% of the world total.
How has the production of currants in Moldova changed?
It rose by 859% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of currants in Moldova?
2.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,506 t from 560 ha), against a world average of 5.0 t/ha.
Does Moldova export or import currants?
In 2024 Moldova reported no exports and imports of 14 t (USD 85,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.