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Cured Olives Suppliers & Prices in Albania — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Cured Black Olives, Cured Green Olives, Dry-Cured Black Olives, Stuffed Green Olives
Raw Materials
Fresh Olive, Salt
HS Code
200570
Last Updated
2026-07-26
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Albania Cured Olives market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers.
  • 4 sampled export transactions for Albania are summarized.
  • 5 export partner companies (including manufacturers) and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Cured Olives in Albania.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 4 export partner countries and 4 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-07-26.

Cured Olives Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Albania

5 export partner companies are tracked for Cured Olives in Albania. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Cured Olives export intelligence in Albania, including 4 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 200570.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier & Manufacturer Transaction Records for Cured Olives in Albania

4 sampled Cured Olives transactions in Albania include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Cured Olives sampled transaction unit prices by date in Albania: 2026-01-23: 3.60 USD / kg, 2026-01-23: 1.95 USD / kg, 2025-12-28: 2.64 USD / kg, 2025-12-28: 1.95 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2026-01-23OF ** ***** ****** **************** ******* **3.60 USD / kg (Albania) (United States)
2026-01-23OF ** ***** ****** ****** ********* ******* **1.95 USD / kg (Albania) (United States)
2025-12-28PIE*** ***** ***** ** ****** ** ***** ***** ** ********* ****** ** *****2.64 USD / kg (Albania) (United States)
2025-12-28PIE*** ***** ***** ** ****** ** ***** ***** ** ********* ****** ** *****1.95 USD / kg (Albania) (United States)

Top Cured Olives Export Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Companies in Albania

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 5 total export partner companies tracked for Cured Olives in Albania. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Albania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Albania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Albania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Albania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Albania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-26
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
Albania Export Partner Coverage
5 companies
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Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Cured Olives in Albania (HS Code 200570)

Analyze 2 years of Cured Olives export volume and value in Albania to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
202413,303,23133,461,785 USD
202313,058,91830,085,084 USD

Top Destination Markets for Cured Olives Exports from Albania (HS Code 200570) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 4 destination countries for Cured Olives exports from Albania.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Greece13,024,90032,805,282.491 USD
2Serbia182,181431,889.358 USD
3United States55,465.2124,608.013 USD
4Macedonia40,685100,004.856 USD

Cured Olives Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Albania: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

0 import partner companies are tracked for Cured Olives in Albania. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Cured Olives in Albania (HS Code 200570)

Track 2 years of Cured Olives import volume and value in Albania to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202411,496,38122,931,131 USD
202310,948,08719,396,596 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Cured Olives to Albania (HS Code 200570) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 4 origin supplier countries supplying Cured Olives to Albania.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Greece11,356,271.422,562,125.038 USD
2Italy81,985.37248,746.047 USD
3Spain37,830.4683,598.161 USD
4Egypt20,29436,661.573 USD

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormCured / brined (table olives)
Industry PositionProcessed Vegetable Product

Market

Cured (table) olives in Albania are anchored in domestic olive production; INSTAT reports 117,618 tonnes of olives in 2023, with over 80% concentrated in Fier, Elbasan, Vlorë and Berat, and table olives representing about 12.7% of total olive output. The IPARD olives sector study reports that table olive production is concentrated in Berat, Fier and Elbasan and that professional table-olive processing is mainly clustered in Berat around the local table variety Kokërr Madhi Beratit. The same study describes a domestic market split between licensed retail-packaged products and bulk/brined olives (often sold by weight), with traditional retail outlets, green markets and HORECA as key channels. Trade for preserved olives is closely tied to Greece: WITS/UN Comtrade mirror data show Albania as a major exporter of HS 200570 to Greece in 2024 while Albania also imports HS 200570 largely from Greece for domestic supply.
Market RoleProducer and exporter (notably to Greece) with two-way trade; domestic supply can be supplemented by imports in low-production years
Domestic RoleTraditional domestic consumption market where bulk/brined olives sold by weight coexist with licensed retail-packaged products; HORECA is a major channel
SeasonalityHarvest is concentrated in autumn–early winter; processing into brined table olives follows harvest timing.

Specification

Primary VarietyKokërr Madhi Beratit
Secondary Variety
  • Mixan (Elbasan area; dual-purpose)
  • Kokërr madhi Elbasanit (Elbasan area; table variety)
Physical Attributes
  • Size uniformity and defect tolerance are commonly managed via buyer specifications and Codex-style categories (e.g., Extra/Fancy/A, First/B, Second/C).
Compositional Metrics
  • Packing brine parameters commonly benchmarked to Codex STAN 66: minimum sodium chloride 5.0% (treated) or 6.0% (natural) with maximum pH limit 4.3.
Grades
  • Codex STAN 66 optional trade categories: Extra/Fancy/A; First/Choice/Select/B; Second/Standard/C.
Packaging
  • Bulk brined olives preserved in drums for later sale to wholesalers (Berat examples in IPARD sector study).
  • Retail-packaged table olives produced by licensed companies; bulk-packaged olives are widely sold domestically (often by weight).

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Orchard harvest (Oct–Dec; Berat often Oct–Nov) → farmer delivery and/or local collectors → table-olive processor (debittering/fermentation and brining) → bulk drums (for wholesalers) and/or licensed retail packaging → domestic channels (traditional retail by weight, green markets, groceries, HORECA) and export shipments
Temperature
  • Codex STAN 66 recognizes multiple stabilization routes (natural fermentation and/or heat treatment) with product stability dependent on processing controls and brine parameters.
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Food Safety HighNon-compliance in curing/brining controls (e.g., brine pH and salt thresholds, fermentation stability, hygiene) can trigger shipment rejection/recall risk and severe buyer loss. This risk is amplified where domestic bulk olives sold by weight can involve informal processing, increasing variability versus licensed retail-packaged production.Require processor HACCP verification; validate brine pH and NaCl specifications against Codex STAN 66 and buyer requirements; prioritize licensed processors with documented GMP and finished-product testing.
Supply Volatility MediumRaw-olive availability for table-olive curing can swing materially year to year; INSTAT reports a 25.4% olive production drop in 2023 vs 2022, and the IPARD sector study describes strong oscillations linked to dry seasons and cold-winter damage effects.Use multi-region sourcing (Berat/Fier/Elbasan/Vlorë) and contract flexible volumes; maintain contingency import sourcing for domestic programs in low-crop years.
Trade Dependence MediumExports and imports of preserved olives are closely tied to Greece (sector study and WITS/Comtrade mirror data), creating exposure to single-market demand shifts, border frictions, and price/quality disputes.Diversify export buyers beyond Greece; develop retail-ready branding and compliance credentials (e.g., ISO 22000/BRC/IFS) to open additional EU and international channels.
Logistics MediumFreight cost volatility can materially affect margins for weight-intensive packaged foods (bulk drums and retail jars) on regional multimodal routes.Lock seasonal freight contracts where feasible; optimize packaging weights and palletization; prioritize nearer markets and consolidated shipments.
Sustainability
  • Waste brine management: IPARD sector study flags environmental pollution risk where used brine is not treated and notes investment needs for brine depuration.
  • Water management/irrigation as a production-quality stabilizer: IPARD sector study highlights irrigation availability in Berat as a success factor smoothing production oscillations and improving high-quality output.
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal labor availability and cost: IPARD sector study notes harvest labor as a major cost item and reports farmers may harvest earlier due to uncertainty in finding labor at peak season.
  • Informal processing presence in domestic bulk-by-weight channels may increase compliance variability and complicate social/commercial due diligence (IPARD sector study).
Standards
  • BRC (processing-level; available for certification in Albania per IPARD sector study)
  • IFS (processing-level; available for certification in Albania per IPARD sector study)
  • ISO 22000:2018 (international food-safety standard referenced in IPARD sector study)
  • GlobalGAP (farm-level private standard referenced in IPARD sector study)

FAQ

Where are Albania’s main table-olive producing and processing areas?The IPARD olives sector study reports table-olive production is strongly concentrated in Berat, Fier and Elbasan (together more than 80%), and it notes that professional table-olive processing is mainly concentrated in Berat.
Which variety is most associated with Albanian table olives in the Berat cluster?The IPARD olives sector study identifies Kokërr Madhi Beratit as the main table-olive type cultivated and processed in Berat and describes it as a well-known table variety among Albanian consumers.
Is HACCP required for table-olive processors in Albania?Yes. The IPARD olives sector study states that HACCP is mandatory in Albania for food processors and describes the framework as relying on HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices.
How important is Greece for Albania’s preserved-olive trade?Greece is a key partner in both directions. The IPARD study reports Greece as the main export partner for olives in 2019, and WITS/UN Comtrade mirror data show Albania as a top exporter of HS 200570 to Greece in 2024 while Albania also imports HS 200570 largely from Greece.

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Raw materials: Fresh Olive, Salt
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