# Moldova transport and automotive sector trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/moldova-transport-and-automotive-sector-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-25T16:37:12.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Recent economic data from Moldova highlights trends in the transport and automotive sectors. In the first half of 2026, the freight transport sector saw significant growth, with the volume of goods transported increasing by 20.6% and turnover rising by 14.4% compared to the previous year. Road transport remains the primary mode, handling 87.1% of all goods. While rail transport volume increased by 23.2%, air and fluvial transport experienced notable declines.

Passenger transport via public transit grew by 2.2%, supported by increases in electric and road transport, despite significant decreases in rail and fluvial passenger numbers. 

In the automotive sector, 2025 data shows that the import of 29,488 automobiles generated over 1.41 billion lei in excise revenue. The majority of these imports were internal combustion engine vehicles, followed by hybrids and electric vehicles. Frequent brands included Ford, BMW, Renault, and Dacia.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Moldova automobile imports generate 1.41 billion lei in excise revenue

Moldovans imported nearly 30,000 cars in 2025, generating 1.41 billion lei in excise revenue for the state budget.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldova-automobile-imports-generate-141-billion-lei-in-excise-revenue

### 2026-08-24: Moldova reports growth in freight and passenger transport

Moldova's freight transport volume rose by 20.6% in the first half of 2026, led by road transport, while public passenger numbers grew by 2.2%, primarily through electric and road modes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moldova-reports-significant-growth-in-freight-and-passenger-transport

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