Banana exports from Ecuador and Colombia to Albania doubled

Published 2022년 2월 11일

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In 2021, Albania achieved a record in banana consumption with a total import value of 3 billion ALL (around 25 million euros) and a volume of 34.4 million kg, marking a 9.1% increase from the previous year and double the consumption of ten years ago. The per capita consumption was 12.2 kg, nearly equal to the European average but three times higher than France. Most bananas were imported from Ecuador and Colombia.

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In 2021, banana consumption in Albania reached a record level. Customs data show that a total of bananas worth 3 billion ALL (about 25 million euros) were imported. Compared to the previous year, imports have increased by 9.1%, while they have doubled compared to ten years ago. In volume terms, a total of 34.4 million kg was imported in 2021, i.e. 10% more than a year earlier. Banana consumption per capita reached 12.2 kg/capita in 2021, the highest in years. Compared to ten years ago, consumption per inhabitant has doubled (in 2010 it was 6 kg/inhabitant). According to Faostat, banana consumption per capita in Albania in 2021 will be close to the annual average, while it is three times higher than in France (4 kg per capita). Officially it appears ...

Source: AGF