Moldovan companies imported more cars from China than from the entire EU
14,000 cars — that is how many Moldovan companies imported from China between July 2025 and June 2026, against 11,700 from all 27 EU member states. The figures were presented by economist Veaceslav Ioniță (IDIS Viitorul).
China overtook Germany by the number of cars imported by companies back in 2020, and in 2025 by value as well: $108.1 million versus $104.8 million. Over the last 12 months, China accounted for 22.9% of the value of companies’ car imports and Germany for 17.4%. Chinese models make up about 60% of electrified car imports.
Ioniță estimates that in 2026 Moldova will import 67,400 passenger cars worth $1.14 billion, 11% more than last year. Professional importers will hold 52.5% of the market, up from 27.7% in 2015. Electrified cars will reach 34.4% of companies’ imports, most of them plug-in hybrids.
What it means for you
- Dealers and repair shops should prepare for more Chinese brands and hybrids: parts, diagnostics and trained staff.
- Buyers increasingly choose between a new car from an importer and one brought in privately — compare warranty and service.
Source: Bani.md, 23.10.2026