Fresh Cherry Prices & Trade in Albania — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Fresh Bing Cherry, Fresh Chelan Cherry, Fresh Lambert Cherry, Fresh Lapins Cherry, +3
Derived Products
Cherry Juice, Dried Cherry, Cherry Jam, Lattice Pie
HS Code
080929
Last Updated
2026-10-08
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-08.
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Cherry in Albania (HS Code 080929)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 347,318 | 319,378 USD |
| 2023 | 163,651 | 148,286 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Cherry to Albania (HS Code 080929) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | 300,569 | 278,260.227 USD |
| 2 | Macedonia | 46,748.5 | 41,118.123 USD |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh cherries in Albania are supplied through a mix of domestic orchard production and seasonal imports. UN Comtrade data accessed via the World Bank WITS platform indicates that neighboring suppliers (notably Greece/EU and North Macedonia) have been key external sources for Albania’s fresh cherry imports in recent years. Export activity appears limited and opportunistic, with small cross-border shipments recorded in UN Comtrade/WITS data. Domestic distribution includes traditional city produce markets such as Tirana’s New Bazaar (Pazari i Ri), alongside other retail channels.
Market RoleNet importer with domestic production (seasonal), limited exporter
Domestic RoleSeasonal fresh fruit for domestic consumption, distributed through traditional produce markets and retailers
Specification
Grades
- International buyer specifications may reference UNECE FFV-13 (Cherries) for commercial quality classes and minimum requirements (confirm importer/buyer contract specs)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Domestic: orchard harvest → sorting/packing → wholesale/retail distribution (including traditional produce markets in Tirana)
- Imports: supplier (e.g., Greece/EU, North Macedonia) → border/customs presentation → wholesale distribution → retail/market sales
Temperature
- Cold-chain discipline is critical due to high perishability; temperature breaks can rapidly reduce marketable quality during domestic distribution and cross-border transport
Shelf Life
- Shelf-life is short and highly sensitive to bruising and delays; rapid clearance and fast turnover are important in the Albanian retail/market channel
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeLand
Risks
Plant Health HighPhytosanitary non-compliance or detection of regulated pests in fresh cherry consignments can trigger delay, treatment, or refusal at entry under Albania’s plant protection framework designed to prevent the entry and spread of plant parasites.Align pre-shipment pest management and inspection to the importing authority’s requirements; keep inspection/traceability records ready to support phytosanitary checks and any sampling at entry.
Logistics MediumFresh cherries are highly perishable; temperature breaks, border delays, or slow last-mile distribution can rapidly reduce quality and marketability in Albania’s retail and market channels.Use refrigerated transport, prioritize fast clearance scheduling, and plan same-day or next-day distribution to wholesale/retail outlets during peak season.
Documentation Gap MediumMissing or inconsistent customs documentation (e.g., invoice/packing list/transport document details not matching the declaration) can slow clearance and increase the risk of inspection delays for time-sensitive cherry shipments.Run a pre-arrival document reconciliation checklist (declaration vs. invoice vs. packing list vs. transport document), and prepare origin evidence when requesting preferential treatment under an FTA.
FAQ
Which countries have been key external suppliers of fresh cherries to Albania in recent years?UN Comtrade data accessed via the World Bank WITS platform indicates that Greece (as part of the EU reporting grouping) and North Macedonia have been among the leading recorded suppliers of fresh cherries to Albania in recent years.
Which trade agreements are most relevant when assessing preferential access for fresh cherry trade involving Albania?Albania is part of CEFTA 2006 for regional trade, and Albania’s customs authority highlights the EU–Albania Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) as a key framework where agricultural products can receive preferential tariffs or tariff quotas when origin requirements and product-specific protocols are met.
What core documents are typically required to lodge an import declaration in Albania?Albania’s customs authority lists the customs declaration, invoice, transport document, and packing list as core documents for import declarations, with additional documents needed when requesting preferential tariff treatment or when other measures apply to the goods.
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