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Aubergines market in Albania

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh aubergines in Albania showed initial stability from 2018 to 2019, with volume around 31 000 tonnes. A significant expansion followed in 2020, pushing the market to nearly 35 000 tonnes, and growth continued to a peak of 35 885 tonnes in 2021.

After the peak, the market contracted in 2022 to 33 952 tonnes and then stabilised in 2023 at 33 655 tonnes. In 2024, broader agricultural sector reforms were introduced, including VAT compensation schemes and measures to encourage investment in farming.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Albania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Albania in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Albania in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production aubergines in Albania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of aubergines, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Albania produced 34 680 tonnes of aubergines, marking an 11.4% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 24.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 12.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Albania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.9%	(1.2%)	11.4%	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports aubergines from Albania

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5.1 tonnes, while the highest was in 2020 at 73.0 tonnes, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 14.4 times. In 2020, Albania's aubergine exports rose by 43.3% compared to 2019. The largest decline was in 2018, at 68.9%, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a surge of 905.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.9%)	905.8%	43.3%	64.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Montenegro, Serbia, and Romania were the top buyers of Albanian aubergines, accounting for 82.4% of total exports in kind. Montenegro led with 47.9%, followed by Serbia at 18.3%, and Romania at 16.1%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4.1 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 52.2 thousand US dollars, indicating a fluctuation of 12.8 times. In 2020, aubergine shipments from Albania saw a sharp uptick of 46.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018, at 58.4%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a jump of 773.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.4%)	773.5%	46.3%	74.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Montenegro, Serbia, and Romania stood out as the main markets for Albanian aubergine exports in value terms, collectively representing 85.6% of total flows. Montenegro accounted for 50.6%, Serbia for 19.6%, and Romania for 15.3%.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Albania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports aubergines to Albania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Albania's aubergine imports reached 348.3 tonnes, a 16.6% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 298.8 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred that same year, at 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.5%	(7.6%)	16.6%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Turkey, and Greece were the leading sources of aubergine imports to Albania, together accounting for 100% of total flows in kind. Italy contributed 39.3%, Turkey 31.8%, and Greece 28.9%.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of aubergine imports to Albania reached 254.6 thousand US dollars, showing a strong gain of 19.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 13%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 213.6 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that year, at 11.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	(11.9%)	19.2%	4.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy, Turkey, and Greece remained the primary markets for aubergine imports to Albania in value terms, jointly taking 100% of total flows. Italy accounted for 38.8%, Turkey for 33.9%, and Greece for 27.3%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Albania in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io