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Plastic boxes, cases and crates market in Albania

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, Albania's market for plastic boxes and crates relied on imports, which grew from 531 tons to 992 tons. Exports also increased, reaching 115 tons in 2020. This import-dependent phase shifted in 2022 when domestic production began at 551 tons, while imports and exports fell to minimal levels, resulting in a market volume of 551 tons.

The market expanded significantly in 2023 and 2024. Production surged to 7 165 tons in 2023 and further to 7 935 tons in 2024. Imports rebounded to 874 tons and 1 399 tons, respectively, while exports rose to 525 tons and 569 tons. Total market volume reached 7 514 tons in 2023 and 8 764 tons in 2024. In value terms, the market grew from 1.9 million US dollars in 2022 to 12.0 million US dollars in 2024.

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, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2022-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Albania
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2022-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2022-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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 plastic boxes, cases and crates in Albania

According to Faostat, there is no production of plastic boxes, cases and crates in Albania.

Exports plastic boxes, cases and crates from Albania

Exports in kind, t

Albania's exports of plastic boxes, cases and crates have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 114.6 t, marking a sharp year-over-year increase of 133.9%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 393.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 70.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.2%	81.5%	133.9%	70.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia remained the primary destination for Albania's exports in kind, accounting for 78.6% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among various smaller markets.

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 exports of plastic boxes, cases and crates have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 406 K $ US, representing a 254.9% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 415.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 72.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	41.4%	254.9%	72.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, two key markets—Serbia and Italy—dominated Albania's exports in value terms, together making up 99.9% of total flows.

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 plastic boxes, cases and crates to Albania

Imports in kind, t

Albania's imports of plastic boxes, cases and crates have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 899.6 t, up 4.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 36.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 531.5 t, which saw the largest decline of 19.1%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase of 62.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.1%)	62.1%	4.4%	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece (23.2% of imports in kind), Italy (20.8% of imports in kind), and Turkey (12.4% of imports in kind) were the main suppliers of plastic boxes, cases and crates to Albania, collectively accounting for 56.5% of total imports in kind.

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

Albania's imports of plastic boxes, cases and crates have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 3 158 K $ US, showing a strong 19.6% improvement over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 49%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 14.2%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 1 850 K $ US, which saw the largest decline of 12.7%. Meanwhile, 2019 recorded the largest increase of 42.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.7%)	42.7%	19.6%	14.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy (24.2% of imports in value terms), Greece (24.1% of imports in value terms), and Turkey (11.5% of imports in value terms) formed the core of Albania's imports in value terms, together taking 59.8% of total flows.

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