TIRANA, December 22 – The Institute of Statistics reported that machinery and equipment imports fell in the first 11 months of this year compared with the same period last year. They reached 206.8 billion Albanian Lekë, 10 billion Albanian Lekë less than a year earlier.

Italy, China, and Turkey were the main import partners, according to INSTAT data. Imports from Italy reached 35.7 billion Albanian Lekë, including machinery, equipment, and spare parts. Imports from China totaled 53 billion Albanian Lekë, while imports from Turkey were 11 billion Albanian Lekë.

Meanwhile, foreign direct investment inflows maintained a positive growth trend in Albania over the years. Despite challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Albania continued to attract foreign investors.

For the first nine months of 2025, foreign direct investment reached 1.208 billion euros, marking a 4.4% increase compared with the same period last year.

Officials said the focus on developing the Albanian economy would remain on attracting foreign direct investment, prioritizing sectors with untapped potential. These included renewable energy, tourism, agribusiness, infrastructure, and services.

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