International Trade Statistics, November 2019
The Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS) has released data on the flow of export and import in November 2019.
Data on the Kosovo International Trade indicate a highest trade deficit by (9.2%) in November 2019, compared to the same period in 2018, amounting to 262.2 million euros compared to the deficit of 240.1 million euros in 2018. Exports covers imports by (11.9%).
Export of goods in November 2019 was 35.3 million euros, while import amounted to 297.6 million euros, indicating an increase by (1.9%) for export and (8.3%) for import compared to the same period in 2018.
According to the data of the main groups for export: (32.5%) of exports are base metals and articles thereof, (14.1%) plastics, rubber and articles thereof, (9.8%) prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco, (7.6%). %) mineral products, (6.3%) plant products, (5.9%) machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment, (5.8%) miscellaneous manufactured articles, etc.
According to the data of the main groups for imports, the following are: (13.7%) mineral products, (13.5%) machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment, (12.4%) prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco, (10.5%) base metals and articles thereof. (8.6%) means of transport, (6.9%) chemical products, (6.5%) plastics, rubber and articles thereof, etc.
Kosovo's exports to EU-28 countries amounted to 15.6 million euros, or about (44.1%) of total exports, with an increase by (48.8%). The main partners for export of goods in the EU are Italy (14.1%), Germany (10.0%), the Netherlands (4.6%), the UK (2.2%) and other.
Kosovo's imports from EU-28 countries were around 141.6 million euros, or (47.6%) of total imports, with an increase of (12.5%). The highest share of imports was from Germany (13.5%), Italy (5.5%), Bulgaria (3.8%), Slovenia (3.3%), Poland (3.3%), and other.
In November 2019, Kosovo's exports to CEFTA countries amounted to 13.7 million euros, or (38.8%) of total exports, with a decrease of (10.7%). The main export partners from CEFTA countries are: Albania (14.0%), Macedonia (12.6%), Serbia (5.5%), and Montenegro (4.8%).
Whereas, imports from CEFTA countries in November 2019 amounted to 41.3 million euros, or (13.9%) of total imports, with a decrease of (26.0%). The countries with the highest share of imports were Macedonia (6.7%), Albania (5.8%), and Serbia (0.1%).
Kosovo's exports to other countries of the world amounted to 6.0 million euros, or (17.1%). The most important export partners from these countries are Switzerland (9.1%), Turkey (3.7%).
Kosovo's imports with other countries of the world amounted to 114.6 million euros, or (38.5%). The countries with the highest share of imports for this group were Turkey (15.9%) and China (9.8%).