TIRANA, Feb 22 /ATA/ Food exports increased by 28% in January this year compared to the same period a year earlier.
According to INSTAT, increase in food exports was driven by exports of fresh and processed seafood.
“Exports of fisheries sector increased by about 20% while the export of vegetables reached the amount of 278 million ALL in January 2022,”INSTAT informs.
The agricultural sector accounts for more than 20% of GDP and contributes about 42% of total employment. Given that this sector is the mainstay of domestic economy, the government has provided consistent allocations.
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