Kosovo’s imports exceeded €6.3 billion in the first ten months of 2026, marking an 8.5% increase compared to the previous year. According to the figures, Albania remains Kosovo’s main export partner, while China has overtaken Germany as the leading country of origin for imported goods.
Kosovo imported more than €6.3 billion worth of goods between January and October 2026, an increase of 8.5% compared to the same period last year. Exports recorded even stronger growth, reaching €960 million, up 23.9% compared to 2025.
However, the trade gap remains significant. The trade deficit reached €5.34 billion, approximately €300 million more than a year earlier, highlighting Kosovo’s economic dependence on imported goods.
Among Kosovo’s import partners, China has overtaken Germany to become the largest source of imports, with goods valued at €879.4 million. Germany follows with €838.6 million, while Turkey ranks third with €740.3 million.
Albania ranks ninth among the countries from which Kosovo imports the most goods, with imports totaling €225.2 million.
On the export side, Albania holds the top position as the main destination for Kosovo’s products, with exports reaching €182 million, up from €130.7 million during the same period last year.
North Macedonia ranks second, with €148.6 million in exports.
Together, these two markets account for approximately 34.4% of Kosovo’s total exports.
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