Agricultural raw materials imports in Albania
Albania: Agricultural raw materials imports was 0.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Albania, 1996–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials imports in Albania is 0.8%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 8.7% on the previous year and up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Albania peaked at 3.8% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2022.
That places Albania 133rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Albania, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0.9% | — |
| 1997 | 1.2% | +27.5% |
| 1998 | 1.5% | +23.4% |
| 1999 | 3.8% | +157.2% |
| 2000 | 0.9% | -75.1% |
| 2001 | 0.9% | -7.8% |
| 2002 | 1.0% | +11.7% |
| 2003 | 1.0% | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 1.1% | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 1.1% | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 1.2% | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 0.9% | -21.6% |
| 2008 | 0.8% | -10.0% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | +18.8% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 1.0% | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | +33.8% |
| 2016 | 1.0% | +13.6% |
| 2017 | 0.9% | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | -24.5% |
| 2019 | 0.9% | +28.3% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | +11.2% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | -21.0% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | -67.5% |
| 2023 | 0.8% | +236.7% |
| 2024 | 0.8% | -8.7% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 0.8% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 72% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Albania's 0.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.0%, 74% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials imports in Albania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +236.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| 1999 | +157.2% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.8% | 4 |
| 2000s | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More agriculture & rural data for Albania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.148 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,923 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4113 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 14.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 14.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2024)
- Rural population 41.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Albania?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Albania was 0.8% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8% in 1999.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2022.
- How does Albania rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Albania ranks 133rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.