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Capsicum and pimenta fruits 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 volume for capsicum and pimenta fruits in Albania showed notable variability between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 72.7 thousand tons in 2018, it dipped to 69.9 thousand tons the following year before surging to 82.7 thousand tons in 2020. After a slight contraction to 79.0 thousand tons in 2021, the market expanded to its highest point of 92.3 thousand tons in 2022, only to decline again to 83.7 thousand tons in 2023.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, rising from 81.3 thousand tons in 2018 to over 103 thousand tons in 2020, then moderating in the next two years before reaching 105 thousand tons in 2023. Export volumes experienced sharp swings, particularly a steep drop in 2022 to 4.8 thousand tons from 21.3 thousand tons the previous year, which coincided with the market size peak in 2022. Imports remained at low levels throughout the period.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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 capsicum and pimenta fruits in Albania

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Albania's production of capsicum and pimenta fruits has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 103.1 thousand tons, marking a significant 21.2% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 37%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.1%	4.6%	21.2%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the value of capsicum and pimenta fruits output in Albania reached 81 133 thousand US dollars, showing a notable 43.0% improvement compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 60.8%, with an average annual rate of 17.2%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when it fell by 11.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Albania in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.2%	(11.6%)	43.0%	17.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from Albania

Exports in kind, t

Albania's exports of capsicum and pimenta fruits have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 21 035 tons, representing a 31.0% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 138.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 33.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.1%	71.2%	31.0%	33.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bulgaria remained the primary destinations for Albania's capsicum and pimenta fruit exports in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 37.9% of exports, Montenegro for 10.8%, and Bulgaria for 10.6%, together making up 59.3% of total export volume.

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

Albania's foreign supplies of capsicum and pimenta fruits have grown for the third year running. In 2020, exports were valued at 16 560 thousand US dollars, up by 54.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 179.4%, equating to an average annual rate of 40.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.8%	44.7%	54.6%	40.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia were the largest buyers of capsicum and pimenta fruits from Albania in value terms. Serbia held a 30.8% share of exports, Montenegro 12.8%, and Croatia 11.6%, collectively accounting for 55.2% of total export value.

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 capsicum and pimenta fruits to Albania

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Albania's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits amounted to 729 tons, reflecting a substantial 14.3% decline year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18%, with an average annual reduction of 6.4%. The largest increase was in 2019, at 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.9%)	8.6%	(14.3%)	(6.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Greece and Turkey dominated Albania's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in volume, together accounting for 91.1% of total flows. Other countries contributed smaller individual shares.

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, Albania's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits were valued at 617 thousand US dollars, down by 8.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 8.7%, with a compound annual decline of 3.0%. The most notable increase occurred in 2019, at 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.8%)	7.0%	(8.4%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Greece and Turkey clearly led Albania's imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits in value terms, jointly representing 90.3% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares in the import market.

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