Kosovo is located in the centre of the Balkans and has very important strategic features as it connects the countries of the region, it is also a port to the European market.

Exports of goods in January 2021 amounted to 42.5 million euros, while imports 235.8 million euros, an increase of (47.1%) for exports and (6.6%) for imports compared to the same period in 2020. According to the data of the main export groups: (36.5%) of the exports are basic metals and articles thereof, (18.4%) various manufactured articles, (11.3%) plastics, rubber and articles thereof, (7.3% ) machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment, (5.4%) prepared foods, beverages and tobacco, (4.4%) mineral products, etc.

Whereas, according to the data of the main groups for import are: (13.5%) mineral products, (12.8%) machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment, (12.6%) prepared foods, beverages and tobacco, (9.5%) basic metals and articles thereof, (9.1%) means of transport, (7.8%) products of chemical industry, (6.7%) plastics, rubber and articles thereof, etc.

Kosovo's exports to EU-27 countries amounted to 14.9 million euros, or about (35.0%) of total exports, with an increase of (15.5%). The main partners for the export of goods to the EU are: Italy (12.3%), Germany (8.4%), the Netherlands (3.4%), etc. Kosovo's imports from EU-27 countries were about 112.3 million euros, or (47.6%) of total imports, with a decrease of (3.2%). Imports with the highest share were from: Germany (12.9%), Slovenia (6.0%), Italy (4.6%), Greece (4.4%), etc.

In January 2021, Kosovo's exports to CEFTA countries amounted to 13.9 million euros, or (32.7%) of total exports, with an increase of (44.1%). The main export partners from CEFTA countries are: Albania (17.6%), Northern Macedonia (8.4%), Serbia (4.1%), and Montenegro (1.6%). Meanwhile, imports from CEFTA countries in January 2021, amounted to 35.9 million euros, or (15.2%) of total imports, with an increase of (42.9%). The countries with the highest share of imports were: Serbia (6.0%), Northern Macedonia (4.9%), and Albania (3.1%).

Kosovo's exports to other countries amounted to 13.7 million euros, or (32.3%). It is worth mentioning that the most important export partners of these countries are: USA (12.3%), and Switzerland (7.5%). While Kosovo's imports with other countries amounted to 87.5 million euros, or (37.1%).

The countries with the highest share of imports in this group were: Turkey (12.0%) and China (11.8%).

 

Source: Kosovo Agency of Statistics