Serbia has strengthened its position as a major supplier of cereals to Albania, with corn standing out as the country’s most important export commodity in this trade relationship. Over the past year, Albania imported more than 374,000 tonnes of grain, of which approximately 108,000 tonnes were supplied by Serbia, generating export revenues of around €23 million and marking an increase of nearly 9 percent compared with the previous year.
Corn accounted for the largest share of these exports. Serbia delivered about 69,900 tonnes of corn to Albania, valued at roughly €14.9 million. Wheat followed as the second most significant cereal export, with shipments of around 32,500 tonnes worth approximately €6.4 million. While corn exports recorded a year-on-year growth of about 28 percent, wheat exports declined by roughly 21 percent over the same period.
The rise in Serbian grain exports has been driven largely by increased import demand in Albania, where domestic cereal production has been insufficient to meet consumption needs. Total grain imports into Albania increased by nearly 40,000 tonnes compared with the previous year, creating additional space for regional suppliers.
Shifts in regional trade flows and improved transport conditions have also made Serbian grain more price-competitive, reducing reliance on more distant suppliers. As a result, Serbia’s agricultural sector has reinforced its role as a key source of staple food commodities for the Albanian market, particularly in cereals where Albania faces structural supply gaps.
