Kosovo Trade Deficit Widens in August

Kosovo’s trade deficit widened to EUR 536.8 million in August 2025 from EUR 498.5 million in the same month last year, reflecting stronger import demand amid weaker exports. Imports rose 5.3% to EUR 613.1 million, led by mineral products (share: 15.5%), prepared foods, beverages and tobacco (13.1%), transport equipment (12.1%), machinery and electrical equipment (11.4%), and base metals (8.7%). The largest import partners were China (share: 14.5%), Germany (14.0%), and Turkey (12.9%). Exports fell 8.7% to EUR 76.2 million, base metals accounted for the largest share (18.0%), followed by mineral products (13.8%), prepared foods (13.8%), plastics and rubber products (10.9%), miscellaneous manufactured goods (10.1%), and plant products (7.5%). Main export destinations included Albania (22.4%), North Macedonia (13.0%) and Germany (11.4%).