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Chestnuts market in Albania

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The chestnut market in Albania exhibited a clear upward trajectory from 2018 to 2023, with the market volume rising from 4 764 t to 6 349 t. This represents a total increase of 1 585 t over the five-year period.

Growth was not uniform across years. A sharp 10.2% expansion in 2019 was followed by market stabilization in 2020. Subsequently, the market resumed growth with a 3.2% rise in 2021, accelerated significantly by an 11.3% surge in 2022, and continued with a 5.4% increase in 2023.

The overall growth pattern indicates a resilient and expanding market for chestnuts in Albania, with the most substantial volume gains occurring in the latter part of the observed 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, 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 chestnuts in Albania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Albania ranked 12th globally in chestnut production.

Top producers of chestnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chestnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Albania produced 5 616 tons of chestnuts, marking a moderate decline of 3.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 5 242 tons. That year also saw the largest decline of 15.8%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with an 11.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.8%)	11.5%	(3.9%)	(3.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Chestnut production in Albania declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 7 911 thousand US dollars, representing a 20.8% drop from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 17.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 306 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	(3.1%)	(20.8%)	(6.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chestnuts from Albania

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Albania's cross-border shipments of chestnuts amounted to 816 tons, showing a modest decline of 8.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 53.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -22.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 621 tons. That year experienced the largest decline of 64.5%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 43.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(64.5%)	43.9%	(8.7%)	(22.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market structure was highly concentrated, with Italy accounting for 100.0% of total chestnut exports in volume terms.

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

In 2020, Albania's chestnut export value reached 1 149 thousand US dollars, showing a decrease of 24.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports declined by 57.5%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 24.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 54.9%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 25.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(54.9%)	25.0%	(24.7%)	(24.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the almost exclusive buyer of chestnuts from Albania, taking 100.0% of total exports in value terms.

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 chestnuts to Albania

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Albania imported 443 tons of chestnuts in 2020, indicating a rise of 49.1% from 2019. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 143 tons. That year saw the largest decline of 24.2%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 107.6% rise. From 2018 to 2020, imports fluctuated significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 3.1 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.2%)	107.6%	49.1%	32.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece and China were the main suppliers of chestnuts to Albania, together accounting for 100.0% of total imports in volume terms.

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 behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. In 2020, Albania's chestnut import value reached 304 thousand US dollars, which is 83.7% higher than in 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 79 thousand US dollars. That year experienced the largest decline of 18.7%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2019 with a 109.2% rise. From 2018 to 2020, imports showed a peak-to-trough difference of 3.8 times.

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