By September of this year, 7,027 tons of coffee had been imported into Albania, the highest amount recorded for this period in the last five years. Official data from the Ministry of Finance show a significant increase in consumption, linked both to the presence of tourists and to the daily habits of Albanians, who consume an average of 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day.
Annually, Albania imports an average of about 8,500 tons of coffee, with quantities varying depending on production in the countries of origin and domestic demand. In September alone, 870 tons of coffee passed through Albanian customs.
However, despite this growing market, per capita consumption remains among the lowest in the region. According to statistics, an Albanian citizen consumes an average of 3.1 kilograms of coffee per year. For comparison, in the region, Serbs lead with 5.4 kg per capita, followed by Bosnians with 4.3 kg.
Globally, Scandinavian countries are leaders in coffee consumption. Finland holds the top spot with 9.1 kg per capita per year, followed by Norway with 7.2 kg. Meanwhile, in Asian countries, consumption is lower, due to the strong tradition of tea consumption, which often replaces coffee in everyday culture.
