TIRANA, Aug 20 /ATA/ – Apples grown in Korça, figs from Berat, cherries and plums from Elbasan, and peaches and nectarines from Lushnja are among the fruits that define Albania’s diverse agricultural production, according to 2025 data from the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT).
Fruit production is spread across the country, but municipalities have developed distinct profiles for different crops, creating specialised production areas.
The south-eastern region of Korça remains one of Albania’s main apple-producing areas, with output of about 17,700 tonnes in 2025, followed by Maliq with 17,200 tonnes and Devoll with nearly 13,000 tonnes.
Elbasan led the country in both plum and cherry production, with 2,513 tonnes of plums and 2,868 tonnes of cherries last year.
Berat ranked first in fig production, with 5,438 tonnes, followed by Shkodra with 1,708 tonnes and Elbasan with 1,346 tonnes.
Lushnja was the leading producer of peaches and nectarines, with 4,725 tonnes, followed by Peqin with 2,756 tonnes, Fier with 2,717 tonnes and Elbasan with 2,354 tonnes.
The figures highlight the diversity of Albania’s agricultural production, with different regions retaining distinct advantages in fruit cultivation and supplying domestic markets while offering potential for processing and exports.
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