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The "dark" side of tourism, the increase of foreigners puts pressure on the price of vegetables

2024-06-01 11:03:09Biznes SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The "dark" side of tourism, the increase of foreigners puts pressure

Although in season, greens in the country are costing more. Tourism is exerting pressure on prices. This is due to the increase in demand on the one hand as a result of the increase of foreigners and local production on the other hand.

"Compared to a year ago, prices have almost doubled. 150 Lek a kg of dry onion which years at this time was 60 Lek a kg or 1 kg of tomato 180 Lek which was 80 Lek a kg".

Tourism is putting pressure on prices. The increase in demand on the one hand as a result of the increase of foreigners, with local production on the other hand, is causing an increase in the price of greens in particular.

"We are talking about greens that are essential for our age. They are much, much above the average of the last years. 2 thousand ALL for a kg of tomatoes. Where to go next. What can I say. They are all expensive. There is nowhere else for him to go," say the citizens.

Albania needs 1.2 billion dollars of food this year. The calculations were made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, based on expectations for 14 million tourists. This figure is 220 million dollars or 24.4 percent higher than last year, during which 10.5 million foreigners visited the country. (graph 1) But what should be done under these conditions?

"First, our agricultural production must be better structured and adapted to climate change. First, we must come out with production much earlier, and second, at the peak of the summer tourist season, which is in the months of July and August, we must have as much local production as possible", said expert Pilku.

Tourism is a good chance for agriculture, experts in the sector estimate. But with the current developments in agriculture, especially those in terms of financing, more than domestic production, all possibilities point to the expansion of imports.

"Looking at the part of tourism that is growing quite a bit, it would be a good thing for us if they turned their eyes to agriculture. It would help the economy, the farmers, that is, all of us. It would meet the needs for tourism, but also for domestic consumption", said Pilku.

The pressure on the prices of products from tourism is being noticed not only in vegetables, but also in other categories of consumption such as dairy or meat.


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