Coffee imports hit record in June, volume nearly doubles within a year

Albania recorded its highest-ever level of coffee imports in June, with around 1,600 tonnes brought into the country in a single month. Compared with a year earlier, the volume nearly doubled, while spending on these imports increased by around 55%.

According to the data, 1.6 million kilograms of coffee were imported in June, equivalent to around 1,605 tonnes, with a total bill of 920.4 million lek. Both the volume and value represent the highest levels recorded in the monthly data series, which began in 2005.

Compared with June 2025, when imports stood at around 809,000 kilograms, the increase in volume reached 98.4%. Meanwhile, the value of imports rose by 54.9%, from 594 million lek to 920.4 million lek.

June’s figures also surpassed the previous monthly record by a considerable margin. The previous peak had been recorded in October 2025, when around 1.33 million kilograms were imported. The new level is approximately 270,000 kilograms, or 20.3%, higher. The bill of 863.4 million lek recorded in October 2025 was also exceeded by around 6.6%.

However, the increase in value did not keep pace with the growth in volume. In June, the average import value per kilogram fell to 573.3 lek, from 733.9 lek a year earlier, marking a decline of around 21.9%. As a result, although the volume of imported coffee nearly doubled, the total bill increased by around 55%.

The upward trend is also reflected in the six-month results. From January to June 2026, Albania imported around 5.81 million kilograms of coffee, or 14.2% more than in the same period a year earlier. The value of imports reached 3.77 billion lek, up 7.3% year on year.

Italy topped the list of partners for coffee imports in June, with 368.3 million lek, representing around 40% of the total. It was followed by India with 230 million lek, Brazil with 136.3 million lek and Vietnam with 102.6 million lek. Together, these four countries accounted for around 91% of the total value of coffee imports for the month.