Ores and metals exports in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Ores and metals exports was 2.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in Republic of Moldova, 1994–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ores and metals exports in Republic of Moldova is 2.3%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 21.2% on the previous year and down 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in Republic of Moldova peaked at 8.9% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 1996.
That places Republic of Moldova 109th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Ores and metals exports in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1.2% | — |
| 1995 | 3.0% | +148.6% |
| 1996 | 0.7% | -77.8% |
| 1997 | 0.8% | +24.1% |
| 1998 | 0.7% | -16.4% |
| 1999 | 2.7% | +289.4% |
| 2000 | 1.5% | -45.3% |
| 2001 | 1.2% | -14.6% |
| 2002 | 2.2% | +80.9% |
| 2003 | 2.8% | +24.6% |
| 2004 | 2.3% | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 3.0% | +29.2% |
| 2006 | 5.0% | +65.3% |
| 2007 | 8.9% | +77.4% |
| 2008 | 8.0% | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 2.1% | -73.9% |
| 2010 | 4.1% | +95.8% |
| 2011 | 6.0% | +45.6% |
| 2012 | 3.3% | -43.8% |
| 2013 | 4.1% | +22.9% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | -43.8% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | -25.3% |
| 2016 | 1.3% | -26.9% |
| 2017 | 1.4% | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 1.4% | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 1.2% | -13.9% |
| 2020 | 1.8% | +50.6% |
| 2021 | 3.8% | +116.9% |
| 2022 | 2.5% | -34.4% |
| 2023 | 1.9% | -23.7% |
| 2024 | 2.3% | +21.2% |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 2.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5%, 65% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 2.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.5%, 67% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.5% | 0.7% | 3.0% | 6 |
| 2000s | 3.7% | 1.2% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 1.2% | 6.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 1.8% | 3.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
More energy & mining data for Republic of Moldova
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 13.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 17.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in Republic of Moldova?
- Ores and metals exports in Republic of Moldova was 2.3% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 8.9% in 2007.
- What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 1996.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for ores and metals exports?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 109th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.