TIRANA, November 3 — The Customs Administration collected 21.016 billion lek in October, or 1.8 billion more than in the same month of 2024. Revenues rose by 9.3%, matching the monthly plan and confirming a positive trend at the start of the last quarter.

Excise goods had the main impact, with record clearance levels. Fuel imports grew sharply by about 12,000 tons compared to October 2024, exceeding even September volumes. Cigarette imports rose by 30 tons, reflecting higher domestic consumption and trade activity.

During the first ten months of 2025, customs revenues reached 199.708 billion lek—9.2 billion more than a year earlier, up 5%. The ten-month plan was fully achieved, showing stable performance in revenue management.

Data show record consumption of excise goods from January to October: fuel up 71,200 tons, cigarettes up 235 tons, coffee up 203 tons, and beer up 1,600 tons. The Customs Administration said the increase confirms the impact of administrative measures and improved customs procedures.

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