The Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) and Enterprise Europe Network Albania (EEN-Albania), in the capacity of co-organizer invite the Albanian companies to become part of the online event ‘Qatar Virtual Matchmaking & Exhibition 2021, taking place on 13-15 July 2021.

EEN-Albania invites all enterprises operating in the sectors; Construction, Building Materials, Chemicals & Electrical Equipment; Plastics and Packaging; Chemical Products; Paper Products; Fast-Moving Consumer Goods; Food and Beverage; ICT Services; Pharma, Healthcare and Medical Equipment, to be part of the mediation meetings that will take place in this virtual event.

The Qatar Virtual Matchmaking and Exhibition is a virtual meetup organized by EEN Qatar/Qatar Development Bank under TASDEER services. In its 3rd edition, the event is set to gather renowned enterprises, distributors, and local businesses to explore and develop future partnerships with international companies.

The event will focus on raising awareness of the manufacturing capabilities in Qatar, in addition to opening new horizons for international companies to partner with leading manufacturers in Qatar. //a.i/

According to INSTAT report on foreign trade, in January-May of 2021, exports to the United States are estimated ALL 1.9 billion, up from ALL 1.3 billion in the first 5 months of 2020.

Meanwhile, imports from the US have also increased significantly. According to INSTAT official data, imports reached ALL 5.4 billion during the first 5 months of this year, up from ALL 3.7 billion in the same period of 2020.

Albania exports to the United States a wide range of products, mainly food products, medicinal plants and metals.

Moreover, Albania is considered an a main trading partner for medicinal products in the American market. The increase in exports has also been favored by the abolition of customs duties on goods.

Since 2012, Albania has entered the list of 128 countries that can benefit from a preferential system that eliminates the customs duties on several goods. //a.i/

The  Executive Director of the Albanian Investment Development Agency, Sokol Nano received today in a meeting at the premises of AIDA, President of the Pro-Export Association Edvin Prençe, where they discussed in concrete terms the opportunities to support business and exports on an ongoing basis.

Both sides agreed that Albanian companies are at a very good stage of development and competitive stage in the region and beyond.

“Products passing through full and completed cycles, which are already a brand of trust, are increasingly sought the by foreign markets,” Nano said, while placing great importance to the promotion of Albanian products in foreign markets, as a factor that promotes exports and foreign market interest in Albanian products. //a.i/

The catalog is part of the “I love Albanian” initiative, the newest promotional campaign of the Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) to support the Albanian companies and “Made in Albania” products, launched in July 2020.

The first edition of the catalog “Choose Local”, for July-December 2020, presents 45 companies operating in wine manufacturing industry, as well as handicrafts and agri-processing sectors. //a.i/

According to INSTAT, in March 2021 exports marked a strong increase of 14% compared to March 2019, which was a normal year, signaling a good performance in almost all export sectors.

The data show that in the first quarter of this year exports increased by 22% compared to the same period of 2020, while in the first quarter of 2021, a slight decline trend of 1% was recorded.

While, compared to the first quarter of 2019, exports are 11% higher.

According to INSTAT, the groups that contributed to the annual growth of exports are: “Construction materials and metals” with an increase of 8.9%, “Minerals, fuels, electricity” with 6.6% more, “Textiles and footwear” ”With 2.4%.

The annual decrease of exports was influenced by the groups: “Wood and paper products” with a decrease of 0.6%. //a.i/

The Albania’s Minister of Finance and Economy Anila Denaj brought the example of one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country, Elsa Balza.

Balza has registered its product with the Industrial Property Directorate as a national brand.

“The need for national brand registration has come as a necessity given the many years of experience in the Albanian market,” she said.

In 2020, have been issued 1,115 national brand certifications. Meanwhile, 1164 entities applied for national brand certifications. //a.i/