Albania: Chestnut Market 2020

Chestnut Market Size in Albania

The revenue of the chestnut market in Albania amounted to $X in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, chestnut consumption continues to indicate a conspicuous increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the chestnut market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Chestnut Production in Albania

In value terms, chestnut production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, chestnut production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, chestnut production reached its peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2018, chestnut production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average chestnut yield in Albania amounted to X ton per ha, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the chestnut yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Chestnut yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the total area harvested in terms of chestnuts production in Albania totaled X ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to chestnut production attained its peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Chestnut Exports

Exports from Albania

In 2018, the amount of chestnuts exported from Albania totaled X tons, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, chestnut exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chestnut exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, chestnut exports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chestnut exports attained their maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Chestnut Imports

Imports into Albania

In 2018, the amount of chestnuts imported into Albania totaled X tons, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, chestnut imports continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports decreased by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chestnut imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chestnut imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, chestnut imports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, chestnut imports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Source: IndexBox Platform