The licensing regime for grain imports from Ukraine will not be extended, and the country will return to the standard import regime.
This was stated by Moldova’s Minister of Agriculture, Liudmila Catlabuga, Point reports.
According to the minister, the current legal framework no longer allows the measure to be extended.
“Under Law No. 170, the grain import licensing regime does not provide for further extension. As a result, we will switch to the regular regime,” Catlabuga emphasized.
At the same time, the official stressed that the authorities will maintain a strict grain market monitoring mechanism in order to be able to intervene promptly in the event of serious imbalances.
“We will closely monitor the situation to prevent possible market disruptions,” the minister clarified.
Catlabuga noted that during the period the licensing regime was in effect, a special commission established with the participation of the Ministry of Agriculture issued about 25 licenses for the import of various types of grain.
The minister also said that monitoring will include, in particular, full declaration of imported volumes and products intended for export.
“So far, all volumes are being declared correctly, and the market can function normally. We will remain vigilant and ready for urgent intervention if necessary,” Catlabuga said.
It is noted that earlier the Moldovan Farmers’ Association stated that if the licensing regime for grain imports from Ukraine were not extended, “the local market risks collapsing.”
