
Exports of "Made in Albania" agricultural products have increased by 23% during the month of June 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year, a month which also culminates seasonal production.
Referring to official data from the Ministry of Agriculture, during the month of June a total of 60,531 tons of products were exported, from 49,397 tons, with an increase of 11,134 tons.
The figures, although monthly, show an increasing presence of Albanian products in international markets, and also increasing demand from foreign consumers.
The main weight in the total exports of products from Albanian farmers is occupied by fruits and vegetables. The data show that exports of fruits and vegetables during the month of June reached an amount of 47 thousand tons, with a value of 2.2 billion lek or 22 million euros.
While the increase in the amount of fruits and vegetables that have been shown outside the borders is recorded at the level of 31% compared to June of 2023. Specifically, only during June in European countries and not only, 47 thousand tons of fruits and vegetables were traded out of 35,845 tons that were exported in June 2023.
The year 2023 ended with a total export figure of 55.7 billion ALL, marking an increase of 7.7% during 2023, compared to 2022.
The government's objective is to reach the level of 1 billion dollars in exports by 2030 through supportive policies for farmers in terms of production, quality and certification.