Plums production in Moldova
In 2024 Moldova produced 95,125 t of plums, the 18th largest in the world (0.75% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 31%. The record was 150,341 t in 2023. Area harvested: 17,109 ha, yield 5.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 95,125 t
- World rank
- 18 of 88
- 10-year change
- +31%
- Record
- 150,341 t
- 2023
Plums in Moldova, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Moldova compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.75%
- 0.65% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.6
- world 4.8 (+15%)
- kg per person
- 31.3
- world 1.56
- 10-year change
- +31%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Spain | 135,750 | 1.1% |
| 17 | Poland | 95,200 | 0.75% |
| 18 | Moldova | 95,125 | 0.75% |
| 19 | Algeria | 94,566 | 0.75% |
| 20 | South Africa | 82,381 | 0.65% |
Map of world production of plums
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 | 95,125 | −37% | 17,109 | 5.56 |
| 2023 | 150,341 | +50% | 19,033 | 7.90 |
| 2022 | 100,201 | −26% | 19,379 | 5.17 |
| 2021 | 136,113 | +32% | 19,576 | 6.95 |
| 2020 | 103,173 | −22% | 19,975 | 5.17 |
| 2019 | 131,947 | −0.6% | 19,816 | 6.66 |
| 2018 | 132,754 | +42% | 19,658 | 6.75 |
| 2017 | 93,182 | −6.6% | 19,103 | 4.88 |
| 2016 | 99,716 | −0.4% | 18,981 | 5.25 |
| 2015 | 100,123 | +38% | 18,504 | 5.41 |
| 2014 | 72,771 | +31% | 15,424 | 4.72 |
| 2013 | 55,568 | +13% | 14,813 | 3.75 |
| 2012 | 49,309 | +41% | 18,816 | 2.62 |
| 2011 | 34,981 | −35% | 18,287 | 1.91 |
| 2010 | 53,816 | +71% | 18,283 | 2.94 |
| 2009 | 31,400 | −44% | 18,738 | 1.68 |
| 2008 | 56,157 | +301% | 19,357 | 2.90 |
| 2007 | 14,015 | −82% | 19,564 | 0.72 |
| 2006 | 75,882 | +83% | 20,038 | 3.79 |
| 2005 | 41,424 | −25% | 20,230 | 2.05 |
| 2004 | 55,556 | +9.4% | 20,335 | 2.73 |
| 2003 | 50,800 | +61% | 21,174 | 2.40 |
| 2002 | 31,567 | −47% | 23,812 | 1.33 |
| 2001 | 59,212 | +44% | 23,897 | 2.48 |
| 2000 | 41,240 | +8.2% | 24,279 | 1.70 |
| 1999 | 38,110 | −19% | 27,000 | 1.41 |
| 1998 | 47,000 | −24% | 27,300 | 1.72 |
| 1997 | 61,494 | −4.2% | 27,708 | 2.22 |
| 1996 | 64,200 | +40% | 23,100 | 2.78 |
| 1995 | 45,849 | −8.3% | 12,000 | 3.82 |
| 1994 | 50,000 | −39% | 13,000 | 3.85 |
| 1993 | 82,000 | +116% | 13,000 | 6.31 |
| 1992 | 38,000 | — | 12,000 | 3.17 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 52,746 t USD 44.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 6 of 89
- Imports
- 161 t USD 203,000
- Importer rank
- 96 of 156
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 plums in Moldova?
Moldova produced 95,125 t in 2024, 0.75% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Moldova rank in the world for production of plums?
Moldova ranked 18th of 88 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 54.4% of the world total.
How has the production of plums in Moldova changed?
It rose by 31% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 150,341 t in 2023.
What is the yield of plums in Moldova?
5.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (95,125 t from 17,109 ha), against a world average of 4.8 t/ha.
Does Moldova export or import plums and sloes?
In 2024 Moldova reported exports of 52,746 t (USD 44.5 m) and imports of 161 t (USD 203,000), 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.