Albania records 14.8% export growth in 9M2026

In Albania, in September 2026, the value of exports was ALL 31.2 billion, increasing by 14.8 % compared with the same period of the previous year and by 52.1 % compared with August 2026.

The value of imports was ALL 78.6 billion, increasing by 4.8 % compared with the same period of the previous year and by 4.0 % compared with August 2026. This month, the trade deficit is ALL 47.3 billion, decreasing by 0.9 % compared with the same period of the previous year and by 13.9 % compared with August 2026, CE Report informs via the National Institute of Statistics of Albania's official website.

In the annual increase of exports by 14.8 % this month, a positive contribution was given by the groups: “Mineral, fuels, electricity” with +12.8 percentage points, “Construction materials and metals” with +3.4 percentage points, “Machinery, equipment and spare parts” with +1.8 percentage points, etc.

While a negative contribution was given by the groups: “Textile and footwear” with -5.5 percentage points and “Leather and leather manuf.” with -0.2 percentage points.

In the annual increase in imports of 4.8%, this month has mainly been affected by the groups: “Mineral, fuels, electricity” with +3.2 percentage points, “Construction materials and metals” and “Food, beverages, tobacco” with +0.5 percentage points, etc.

While a negative contribution was given by the groups: “Machinery, equipment and spare parts” with -0.2 percentage points, and “Wood manufct. and art. of paper” with -0.1 percentage points

In September 2026, countries with which Albania had the highest increase in exports, compared to September 2025, are: Kosovo (22.5 %), Greece (13.9 %), etc. While, countries with which Albania had a decrease in exports are: Italy (4.0 %), Switzerland (3.8 %), etc.

In September 2026, countries with which Albania had the highest increase in imports, compared to September 2025, are: Türkiye (6.8 %), Greece (3.8 %), etc. While, countries with which Albania had a decrease in imports are: Italy (14.1 %), China (7.0 %), etc.

Trade with the EU countries is 54.6 % of total trade. In September 2026, exports to EU countries occupied 68.7 % of total exports, and imports from EU countries occupied 48.9 % of total imports.

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