How much did the pandemic affect Albania-Kosovo trade exchanges? INSTAT figures

Albania has seen a decline in exports to Kosovo in the 6-month range (January-June 2020). In this 6-month period, of which 4 were (and are) in an emergency situation as a result of the pandemic, Albania has exported 10 billion and 335 million ALL goods to Kosovo.

Compared to the same period a year ago (January-June 2019), the decrease is worth ALL 4 billion. What should be noted is that in June of this year there is an increase, although small, of exports to Kosovo, contrary to what is found in the 6-month range, which testifies to a positive trend in restoring normal order between the two countries.

It is different with imports which have remained almost at the same levels as before. In January-June 2020, Albania imported from Kosovo ALL 3.5 billion of goods, recognizing a decrease of about ALL 200 million less compared to the same period of the previous year.

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