Key Market Indicators
Albania's fruit consumption is projected to hit approximately 544,000 metric tons by 2028, up from nearly 540,000 metric tons in 2023. This reflects a modest average annual growth rate of 0.1%. However, since 2015, the country's demand for fruits has seen a slight annual decline of 0.3%. In contrast, Albania's fruit production is expected to rise significantly, reaching close to 963,000 metric tons by 2028, compared to around 879,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.4% in production. Historically, since 1966, Albania's fruit supply has grown at an average annual rate of 2.2%. In 2023, Albania ranked 83rd globally in fruit production, with Lebanon slightly ahead at the same production level of 879,000 metric tons. India, Brazil, and Mexico occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in the global rankings for fruit production.
