Trade deficit in Kosovo increases - Exports in March reached 88 million euros, imports 651 million
The Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS) has published data on foreign trade in goods in Kosovo, showing that in March 2026 the trade deficit reached 563.5 million euros, with an annual increase of 5.2%. Exports cover imports by 13.6%.
Exports in this month reached 88.4 million euros, while imports amounted to 651.8 million euros. According to KAS, in March 2026, foreign trade in goods in Kosovo was characterized by an increase in economic activity, but also by the continuation of the large difference between exports and imports.
The data show that the country continues to import much more than it exports, directly affecting the increase in the trade deficit. However, during this period, an increase in exports was also recorded.
Regarding the structure of exports, the largest share is made up of base metals and articles thereof with 26.2%. They are followed by plastics, rubber and articles thereof with 12.4%, prepared foods, beverages and tobacco with 11.1%, various manufactured articles with 8.3%, and textiles and textile articles with 8.2%.
On the other hand, imports are dominated by mineral products with 14.5%, mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment with 14.3%, prepared foods, beverages and tobacco with 10.6%, means of transport with 10.6%, and basic metals and articles thereof with 10%.
Kosovo's exports to European Union countries amounted to 29.3 million euros or 33.2% of the total, with an increase of 12.9%. The main partners were Germany with 10%, Italy with 3.8% and the Netherlands with 2.9%.
Imports from European Union countries amounted to 284.1 million euros or 43.6% of the total, with an increase of 14.1%. The highest participation was from Germany with 13.5%, Italy with 4.5% and Poland with 3.4%.
As for CEFTA countries, exports amounted to 40.8 million euros, or 46.2% of the total, with an increase of 21.8%. The main partners were North Macedonia with 16.2%, Albania with 14.2%, Serbia with 8.8% and Montenegro with 5.2%.
Imports from CEFTA countries reached 78.1 million euros, or 12% of the total, marking a decrease of 23.1%. The largest share was from Albania with 3.8%, North Macedonia with 3.6% and Serbia with 3.3%.
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