Figs market in Albania

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Albania's fig market volume contracted from 24,433 t to 21,698 t, driven by a production decline from 24,448 t to 21,889 t. This was followed by stabilization in 2020 after the sharp drop in the previous year.

Production rebounded to 24,095 t in 2021, lifting market volume to 23,977 t. However, output eased to 23,350 t in 2022 and 23,166 t in 2023, keeping the market size below the 2021 peak.

By 2024, fig exports surged to 293 t, reflecting stronger external demand. This shift coincided with increased European consumption of dried figs due to health‑conscious trends and government subsidies for fig growers in producing countries, which improved the competitiveness of fig trade.

Production figs in Albania

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Albania was among the world's leading producers of figs from 2017 to 2020, ranking 12th globally by production volume.

Top producers of figs, 2017-2020

World map of production of figs, 2017-2020

Albania's fig production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 21 889 tons of figs, which was 0.6% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest production was recorded in 2018 at 24 448 tons, which represented a 21.8% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 9.9%.

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

Exports figs from Albania

Exports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. From the low in 2018 to the high in 2020, export volumes varied by 10.9 times. In 2020, Albania's fig exports amounted to 213.5 tons, marking a dramatic improvement of 158.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 19.6 tons, which represented an 81.9% decline from 2017. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports rising by 321.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia remained the main markets for Albania's fig exports in kind, jointly accounting for 80.2% of total flows, while other partners made up the remaining share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. From the trough in 2018 to the peak in 2020, exports changed by a factor of 10.6. In 2020, Albania exported 313.7 thousand US dollars worth of figs, constituting a rise of 110.9% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 29.5 thousand US dollars, which was a 76.2% decline from 2017. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with exports growing by 403.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia together captured 81.7% of Albania's total fig exports in value terms, while the rest of the flows were spread thinly across other markets.

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

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

Imports figs to Albania

Imports in kind, t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. From the low in 2018 to the high in 2020, imports varied by 4.6 times. In 2020, Albania imported 22.5 tons of figs from abroad, which was 36.3% higher than in the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 4.8 tons, representing a 52.0% decline from 2017. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports rising by 240.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece was the almost exclusive supplier of figs to Albania in kind, taking 90.4% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. From the low in 2018 to the high in 2020, imports varied by 4.7-fold. In 2020, Albania imported 62.4 thousand US dollars worth of figs, indicating a steep uptick of 169.1% versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 13.3 thousand US dollars, which was a 28.5% decline from 2017.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece and Turkey remained the two key markets for Albania's fig imports in value terms, together taking 100.0% of total flows.

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

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