
The value of products imported from Albania to Kosovo increased by around 71 million euros last year. From 255.3 million euros in 2022, in 2023 the value of imports increased to 326 million euros. Also, exports from Kosovo to Albania had a significant increase.
As for the export from Kosovo to Albania in 2022, the value of exports was 100.7 million euros, while in 2023 the value of exports was 112.8 million euros.
According to the publication of the GAP Institute, steel was the most imported product from Albania to Kosovo during 2023 with a value of 119.36 million euros. Cement, electricity, petroleum bitumen and facade are the other most imported products.
Meanwhile, in terms of exports, beer was the most exported product from Kosovo to Albania with a value of 12.26 million euros. Soft drinks, aluminum scrap and other steel products make up the rest of the exports.
The government of Kosovo has imposed a ban on products from Serbia after the attack on three Kosovar policemen on the border line with Serbia. As a result, the value of imports from Serbia has decreased and seems to have influenced the increase in imports from Albania and other countries, at a time when North Macedonia ranks second.