TIRANA, May 23 /ATA/ Aromatic and medicinal herbs continue to be among the best performing exports.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Milva Ekonomi, announced on Sunday that the exports in the 4-month period of this year have increased 16% compared to the corresponding period of 2020.
According to the data published by Ekonomi, the exports of aromatic and medicinal plants, during the 4 months of this year, are estimated at 1717 million ALL, from 1475 million ALL that were in the corresponding period of 2020.
Aromatic and medicinal plants are a traditionally export-oriented sector, with developed markets and good growth potential.
Albania is part of the group of 25 leading exporters of AMPs in the world. AMP exports constitute almost 20% of Albania’s total agricultural exports.
The most important export products are sage, oregano, thyme, lavender, etc. There has been a small but growing influx of essential oil exports, as well as an increase in processing capacity in the country.
Rich biodiversity in Albania represents an important potential for the development of the MAP sector.
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