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Cherries market in Albania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Albanian fresh cherry market showed sustained growth from 2018 through 2022, with total volume increasing from 36.8 thousand tons to a peak of 42.3 thousand tons. This represented a cumulative expansion of approximately 15% over the five-year period. The trend reversed in 2023 when the market contracted by 10.8%, falling to 37.8 thousand tons.

Annual growth was uneven during the upturn. The strongest increase occurred in 2022, adding over 2.2 thousand tons or 5.6%. More moderate gains of 3.6% in 2019 and 4.4% in 2021 were recorded, while 2020 saw near stabilization with a 0.7% rise. The decline in 2023 was the first decrease in market size observed since 2018.

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 cherries in Albania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Albania ranked as the 19th largest producer of cherries worldwide.

Top producers of cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Albania's cherry production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 38 320 tonnes of cherries, up 1.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.6%, averaging an annual increase of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 36 704 tonnes, which saw a decline of 0.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with production rising by 3.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	3.3%	1.1%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cherries from Albania

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Export levels fluctuated significantly, with a 4.2-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Albania exported 34.0 tonnes of cherries, a decrease of 31.6% from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 14.0 tonnes, marking a sharp decline of 76.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports surging by 255.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.4%)	255.2%	(31.6%)	(17.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Montenegro dominated Albania's cherry exports in volume, accounting for 82.9% of total shipments, while numerous smaller partners made up the remainder.

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 market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their highest value in 2019 and their lowest in 2018, with a 3.2-fold gap between these years. In 2020, Albania exported cherries worth 30.0 thousand US dollars, a drop of 45.3% from 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 17.1 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 54.9 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 65.6%, and the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 220.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.6%)	220.6%	(45.3%)	(15.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Montenegro was the primary market for Albania's cherry exports in value terms, representing 86.1% of total exports, with other destinations playing a minor role.

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 cherries to Albania

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Import volumes peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Albania imported 98.8 tonnes of cherries, a sharp decline of 62.3% from 2019. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 261.9 tonnes, which saw an increase of 112.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	51.8%	112.0%	(62.3%)	6.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Albania's cherry imports in volume were highly concentrated, with Greece accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during the period. There was a 3.2-fold variation between the maximum in 2019 and the minimum in 2017. In 2020, Albania's cherry imports totalled 91.4 thousand US dollars, a fall of 63.2% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 248.6 thousand US dollars, which saw an increase of 100.7%.

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