Which countries do we buy the most expensive meat from? From Japan to Chile. The most expensive and cheapest suppliers for 2025
Albania imported meat from dozens of countries during 2025, but the price per kilogram varies significantly depending on the origin. Official import data, processed by value and weight, show that while the majority of meat comes from countries with relatively low prices, a small amount is imported at very high costs per kilogram.
At the top of the list for the most expensive meat entering the country is Chile, with an average price of around 6,460 lek per kilogram. Although the quantity imported from this country is minimal, only 173 kilograms, the high value per unit makes it the most expensive import in relation to weight.
After Chile comes Japan, from where Albania imported only 2.8 tons of meat, but with an average price of 3,577 lek per kilogram. Australia and Uruguay also appear with very high prices, respectively over 2,650 lek/kg and 1,440 lek/kg, reflecting premium products or high transportation costs.
The group of imports with high prices per kilogram also includes Botswana, Ireland, Austria, North Macedonia and Argentina, where the price fluctuates from 500 to over 1,500 lek per kilogram. Here too, these are relatively small quantities, but with a strong impact on the average cost of imports.
On the other side of the table are the countries from which Albania is supplied with cheaper meat. Slovakia leads with only 46 lek per kilogram, followed by Belgium, Slovenia, Lithuania and Greece, where the price remains under or around 100 lek per kilogram. These countries constitute the basis of low-cost imports.
Brazil, from which we also have the highest volume of imports, the price per kilogram is estimated at 189 lek, while with Italy it is 198 lek.
The very high prices per kilogram of meat imported from countries such as Japan, Chile, Australia or Uruguay are mainly related to very small import quantities and premium products. In these cases, the fixed costs of intercontinental transport, cold chain and customs procedures are spread over a few kilograms, significantly increasing the average price per unit. These are symbolic imports, often destined for restaurants or specialized consumption, and not for mass market supply.
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