The Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS) publishes data on export and import flows for February 2025, noting that the export of goods was worth 67,3 million euros, while imports were worth 518,6 million euros, which is a decrease of -4,3% for exports, as well as an increase of 10,9% for imports.

According to ASK, trade deficit of 13,6% in February 2025, compared to February 2024

"Data from foreign trade in goods in Kosovo show a trade deficit of 13,6% in February 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, namely in the amount of 451,4 million euros, compared to the deficit of 397,4 million euros in 2024. Exports cover imports by 13,0%. Exports of goods in February 2025 were worth 67,3 million euros, while imports were 518,6 million euros, which is a decrease of (-4,3%) for exports, as well as an increase of 10,9% for imports, compared to the same period in 2024. According to data from the main export groups: 26,1% are base metals and articles thereof; 15,1% are plastics, rubber and articles thereof; 10,8% are various manufactured articles; 10,6% are foodstuffs prepared foods, beverages and tobacco; 6,2% are made up of textiles and textile articles, etc. While according to the data of the main import groups: 16,8% are made up of mineral products; 11,3% are made up of means of transport; 11,3% are made up of prepared foods, beverages and tobacco; 10,6% are made up of machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment; 9,7% are made up of base metals and articles thereof, etc., "the announcement states.

According to ASK, Kosovo's exports to EU countries reached 24,5 million euros, or about 36,5% of total exports, with an increase of 12,1%. The main partners for the export of goods to the EU were: Germany (12,7%), the Netherlands (3,6%), Italy (3,5), etc., reports KosovaPress.

“Kosovo’s imports from EU countries were around 229,1 million euros, or 44,2% of total imports, with an increase of 5,4%. The imports with the highest share were from: Germany (14,6%), Italy (6,4%), Greece (3,3%), etc. Kosovo’s exports with CEFTA countries reached 28,9 million euros, or 43,0% of total exports, with an increase of 1,2%. The main export partners from CEFTA countries were: Albania (15,6%), North Macedonia (15,0%), Serbia (5,7%), Montenegro (5,2%). Imports from CEFTA countries reached 83,4 million euros, or 16,1% of total imports, with an increase of 9,0%. The countries with the highest share in imports were: North Macedonia (7,0%), Albania (5,2%), Serbia (2,8%). Kosovo’s exports with other countries of the world reached 13,8 million euros, or 20,5%. The most important export partners from these countries were: Switzerland (10,5%) and the USA (2,5%).", the announcement states.

Kosovo's imports from other countries of the world reached 206,1 million euros, or 39,8%. KAS reports that the countries with the highest import participation in this group were Turkey with 13,5% and China with 9,9%.

/Kosovapress/