Export of Goods Value from Albania (1990-2023)

Albania's export of goods experienced significant fluctuations from 1990 to 2023, influenced by political and economic reforms. In the early 1990s, exports plummeted, with the value dropping from $230 million in 1990 to a low of $70 million in 1992. This decline reflected the turmoil during Albania’s transition from a centralized economy to a market-based system. By the late 1990s, gradual recovery began, supported by infrastructure development and trade liberalization, with exports reaching $351 million in 1999.

The 2000s marked a period of steady growth, driven by an expanding textiles and metals sector and increasing integration with the European Union. Exports surged from $261 million in 2000 to over $1 billion by 2007. However, the 2008 global financial crisis momentarily stalled this progress. Post-crisis recovery was robust, with exports peaking at $4.3 billion in 2022, fueled by energy projects and mineral exports, demonstrating Albania's evolving economic structure.