Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo Import – Export of fresh fruit & vegetables 2007 Prepared by: Luan Hoti Pristina, March 2008 Project financed by the Swiss and Danish governments
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Import – Export of fresh fruit & vegetables
2007
Prepared by: Luan Hoti
Pristina, March 2008
Project financed by the Swiss and Danish governments
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Contents Page Acknowledgements 5 Summary 5 Introduction 5 Overview of imports & exports 7 (fruit imports 7, fruit exports 7, vegetable imports 8, vegetable exports 8) International trade in fruits and vegetables 9 Import of individual temperate fruits 17 (table grapes 17, watermelon 18, melons 19, apples 20, pears 21, apricots 22, cherries 23, nectarines 24, peaches 25, plums 26, strawberries 27, raspberries 28, blackberries 29) Export of individual temperate fruits 30 (table grapes 30, watermelon 31, apples 32, melon 33, pears 34, strawberries 34) Import of individual temperate vegetables 35 (tomatoes 35, onions and onions sets 36, cabbages 37, carrots 38, cucumbers 39 peppers 340, leeks 41, garlic 42, cauliflower 43, spinach 44, lettuce 45 white beans 46, aubergines 47, peas 48) Export of individual temperate vegetables 49 (tomatoes 49, onions 50, cabbage 51, peppers 52 cucumber 53, cauliflower 54, white beans 55, carrots 56, garlic 57, leek 58, spinach 59) Annex I (import of table grapes by months and years (t) 2005-2007 60 Annex II (import of watermelon by months and years (t) 2005-2007 61 Annex III (import of apples by months and years (t) 2005-2007 62 Annex IV (import of strawberries by months and years (t) 2005-2007 63 Annex V (export of table grapes by months and years (t) 2005-2007 64 Annex VI (export of watermelon by months and years (t) 2005-2007 65 Annex VII (import of tomatoes by months and years (t) 2005-2007 66 Annex VIII (import of onions by months and years (t) 2005-2007 67 Annex IX (import of cabbages by months and years (t) 2005-2007 68 Annex X (import of carrots by months and years (t) 2005-2007 69 Annex XI (import of cucumbers by months and years (t) 2005-2007 70 Annex XII (import of peppers by months and years (t) 2005-2007 71 Annex XIII (export of tomatoes by months and years (t) 2005-2007 72 Annex XIV (export of onions by months and years (t) 2005-2007 73 Annex XV (export of cabbages by months and years (t) 2005-2007 74 Annex XVI (export of peppers by months and years (t) 2005-2007 75
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Annex XVII 76 Import of fresh fruit by product (t) Import of fresh fruit by country of origin (t) Annex XVIII 77 Import of fresh vegetables by product (t) Import of fresh vegetables by country of origin (t) Annex XIX 78 Export of fresh fruit by product (t) Export of fresh fruit by country of origin (t) Annex XX 79 Export of fresh vegetables by product (t) Export of fresh vegetables by country of origin (t) Annex XXI Product mix of Kosovo import & export (t), 2007 80
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Acknowledgment We would like to thank the staff of UNMIK Customs Service for their collaboration and support in supplying this information at any time based on the request by the Project. This data are with high importance for the further promotion of the horticulture sector in Kosovo.
The Albanian version of this publication will be edited in collaboration with the Statistical office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural development (MAFRD).
Summary Import Approximately 75,000 tonnes of temperate fresh fruits and vegetables1 were imported into Kosovo in 2007 with a declared value of €16,9 million. Import of temperate fresh fruits represented 50.09% of the total by weight and 38.5% of the total declared value. The import of fresh temperate vegetables represented 49.91% of the total volume by weight and 61.5% of the total declared value.
The import of temperate fruit increased by 1.3% over 2006 while the import of vegetables decreased by 11.7%.
Watermelon and apples were the two most imported fruits in 2007 in terms of weight with watermelon representing 54.9% and apples 26.4%.
The five most important vegetable imports – in order of importance by weight - were tomatoes at 42.5%, peppers 16.9%, cabbage 16.8%, cucumbers 12% and onions 6.6%.
The main countries exporting fresh temperate fruit to Kosovo are Macedonia with 62% and Albania with 20% by weight – while for fresh temperate vegetables Macedonia with 47 % and Turkey with 39 %.
Export 3,820 tonnes2 of fresh fruits and vegetables were exported with a declared value of €498,474. Vegetables represented more than 93% of the total in terms of weight and value.
The export of fresh fruits fell by 33% over 2006 while that of vegetables increased by 56.7%.
The most exported fruit was grape with 95% of total export by weight. The main exported vegetables were cabbages at 27% of the total exports followed by tomatoes 25%, onions 24% and peppers 20%.
The main importing country of fresh temperate fruits from Kosovo by weight was Montenegro with 98% while, for vegetables Montenegro accounted 49%, Bulgaria 16%, Albania 16% and Serbia 11%.
Introduction This document presents an analysis of the import and export data of fresh temperate fruit and vegetables in Kosovo in 2007 collected by the UNMIK Customs Service. This is the fourth annual analysis of such data carried out by ‘Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo’ (HPK).
The analysis of this data was used by HPK in the elaboration of strategies for product and marketing development with aim of promoting import substitution and, eventually, to that of exports of temperate horticultural produce. 1 Fresh fruits and vegetables which could be grown in Kosovo 2 Some of the produce are re-exported as it is recorded at periods of the year when it is not possible to produce locally.
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The document covers the temperate fruits and vegetables – those which could be grown locally -under the TARIK3 custom codes 07 and 08. It includes the following: Fruits:
• table grapes (but not wine), watermelons, melons, apples, pears, apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and
Vegetables: • Tomatoes, onions, garlic, leeks, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, chicory, carrots, celery,
horse radish, cucumbers, gherkins, peas, beans, artichokes, asparagus, aubergine, celery, peppers, spinach.
This document also includes trend analysis of import and export for certain key products comparing the data 2005, 2006 and 2007.
3 The integrated tariffs of Kosovo utilise a nomenclature of goods (codes and description) based on the Harmonised System of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) and on the Combined Nomenclature of the European Communities, as applicable from 1 January 2006.
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Overview of imports & exports Fruit imports 37, 651 tonnes of fresh temperate fruit were imported into Kosovo in 2007, with a declared value of €6.52 million and represented an increase of 1.3% by weight over the previous year. Watermelon and apples represented more than 80% of total import by weight and more than 63% of the declared value.
Macedonia was by far the most important of fruit exporting countries accounting for 61% by weight (including 82% of all apples and 63% of all watermelon).
The situation regarding the individual products is described below:
• The import of watermelon increased by 1.2% or 250 tonnes compared to the previous year. High import is recorded during June and July. Compared to the previous year imports increased in June by 50% and 15% in July while in August fell by 69% - possibly as a result of increased local main season production.
• A reduction of imports over those of 2006 has been recorded for Apples, Apricots, Cherries, and Plums – likely to be a result of a fall in the purchasing power in Kosovo rather than an increase of local production.
• Imports of strawberries fell by 43% - almost certainly as a result of the expansion of local production. Some imports are still recorded during the period of February, March, April and May some of which could be substituted with indoor cultivation.
Fruit exports
• Export of fresh temperate fruits is very low compared to imports. Grapes dominate as the main exported product. Some of the exports e.g. apples may be re-exports since they were recorded at times of the year when little, if any, stored apples produced locally are available.
• The majority of total exports (95%) were dedicated for the market of Montenegro.
• A summary of these exports are presented in Annex XIX
Vegetable imports 37,686 tonnes of fresh temperate vegetables were imported into Kosovo in 2007 with a declared value of €10.3 million and represented a decrease of 11.7% by weight over the previous year. The most important imported products were tomatoes 42.5% by weight, peppers 16.9%, cabbages 16.8%, cucumbers12% and onions with 6.6%.
Turkey and Macedonia remained the main exporting countries representing more that 80% by weight. Turkey supplied Kosovo during the off-season when prices were high while Macedonia supplied during the main season when prices were lower. Significant reductions were registered in the imports of onions, peppers, cucumbers and leeks.
• Tomato imports fell by 7.9%. Compared to the previous year imports of tomatoes increased during the period when there is no local production (April, May) while decreased in the period (June, July and August) when local production is available. This is a strong message that local production is successfully substituting for imports based on production seasonality and lower price of locally produced tomatoes compared to the imported tomatoes.
• Import of onions fell by 39.6 % - the reduction being recorded throughout the year. Onions show the greatest percentage reduction in imports of all vegetables over the last few years – even though proper storing facilities barely exist in-country.
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• Cabbage imports increased by 9% and comprised the early salad types (March – June). Of the total import of cabbages 99% originated in Macedonia. The main production is located in the south (Gevgelija) with a comparative advantage over Kosovo for early production.
• Import of cucumbers fell by 16.5%. Both types of cucumbers (early salad types and late gherkins dedicated for processing) fell compared to the previous year. It is thought that this decline is a result of increasing local production which affects the import substitution.
• Carrots imports increased by 19.3% with the peak occurring in September and October– period when starts the pickling season and demand is very high. In 2007 occurred changes in regards to source of origin. While in 2006, Turkey leads as main exporting country to Kosovo which means that we had carrots supply during the off season, in 2007 this situation was changed - Macedonia leads as main exporting country with 50% of total import by weight targeting Kosovo market during the early and main carrot season (September – October).
• Leeks, garlic, cauliflower, spinach, lettuce etc have a limited impact in overall international trade in terms of weight and value.
Vegetable exports The export of fresh temperate vegetables amounts to 3,219 tonnes – a 56% increase over 2006 and representing 8.54% of the total volume of imports by weight. The main products exported are cabbages, tomatoes, onions and peppers. Main importing country was Montenegro accounting 49% of total by weight. Details of the export of individual products are presented in Annex XX
• Cabbage was the most exported product in 2007. High volumes of exports started in June and continued until December – and were mainly produced in Mamusha. Montenegro (42% of total by weight) and Bulgaria (24%) were the main importing countries.
• Approximately 80% of the total export of tomatoes originates from domestic sources – the majority from Mamusha, while the rest are re-exports. The main importing countries were Albania (with 45% of total export by weight) followed by Bulgaria (with 24%) and Montenegro (22%).
• Export of onions occurred in July-December during the peak of harvest and the period during which onions could be kept in crude storing facilities. Montenegro was the main importing country with 92% of total by weight.
• The bulk of pepper exports were of the well-known local “Somborka”. The exports occurred during the main harvest season that coincides with the start of the pickling season. Montenegro is the main importing country with 47% of total weight.
• Export of Cucumbers, Cauliflower, Beans, Carrots, Garlic, Leek , Gherkins, Spinach in terms of weight were lower than the other products and were mainly sent to Montenegro.
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International trade in fruit and vegetables Total imports of temperate fruits and vegetables in 2007 amounted to 75,152 tonnes – with a declared value4 of €16,917 million. The breakdown between fruits and vegetables is presented in the figure below. Total exports amounted to 3,491 tonnes – mainly vegetables with a declared value of €468,938.
10,392
37,501
6,525
37,651
Vegetable Fruit
Import of fresh fruits and vegetables in quantity (t) and value (€)
Value ('Є'000') Quantity (t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 Difference in trade Import of fresh vegetables decreased by 11.7% in 2007 compared to 2006, while import of fresh fruits increased by 1.3%.
The export of fresh vegetables increased by 56.7%, while the export of fresh fruits decreased by 33.3%. Import
2005 (t) 2006 (t) 2007 (t)Difference (%)
2006-2007 Vegetable 41,632 42,684 37,686 -11.7 Fruit 32,696 37,165 37,651 1.3
Export
2005 (t) 2006 (t) 2007 (t)Difference (%)
2006-2007 Vegetable 965 2,260 3,547 56.7 Fruit 33 409 273 -33.3
The trend of import of fresh temperate fruit and vegetables from 2005 to 2007 is presented in the histogram below: 4 The declared value is the value declared by importers (traders) based on the invoice of the imported goods.
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Import of fresh fruit and vegetables, (t), 2005-2007
41,632
32,696
42,68437,16537,686 37,651
Vegetable Fruit
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The trend of export of fresh temperate fruit and vegetables from 2005 to 2007 is presented in the histogram below:
Export of fresh fruit and vegetables, (t), 2005-2007
965
33
2,260
409
3,547
273
Vegetable Fruit
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The decrease in imports of vegetables is a result of an increase in local production and early market supply with different products while the export of vegetables was mainly impacted by a shortage of supply in neighbouring countries which resulted in an increase of demand caused by tourism and dry season in some countries in the region.
Imports of fruits in general remained the same compared to the previous year. Exports of fruits are very low compared to imports of vegetables. Grapes are the main exported products.
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Fresh fruit Import
37,651 tonnes of fresh temperate fruits – with a declared value of €6,52 million were imported – 61% in terms of quantity from Macedonia alone. The relative importance of imports from the main countries of origin is presented in the following diagrams.
Top six export countries to Kosovo of fresh fruit by weight (t), 2007
Other, 2%ITALY , 2%
MACEDONIA, 61%
TURKEY , 1%SERBIA , 5%
GREECE , 9%
ALBANIA , 20%
Top six export countries to Kosovo of fresh fruit by value (€), 2007
GREECE , 17%
ALBANIA , 12%
SERBIA , 8%
TURKEY , 2%
MACEDONIA, 52%
ITALY , 5% OTHER, 4%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The top six exporters of fresh fruits to Kosovo in terms of quantity and declared value are presented in the following table:
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Macedonia 22,950 3,361,915 Albania 7,555 762,355 Greece 3,417 1,112,706 Serbia 1,925 534,069 Italy 825 352,824 Turkey 306 122,960 Other 676 279,369
The quantities of the individual fruits imported are presented graphically below.
Import of fruits (t), 2007
20,683
6202,284
9,929
1,292 130 107 914 1,080 470 133 2 5
Table
grape
Watermelo
nMelo
nApple Pea
r
Apricot
Cherry
Nectar
inePea
chPlum
Strawberr
y
Raspberr
y
Blackb
erry
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Watermelon is the most imported product in terms of weight, while apples are the most important product in terms of declared value – €2.3 million.
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Import of fruits in value (€), 2007
2,2142,39474,927136,607356,122301,074
42,86350,977
494,417
2,354,794
831,417
94,541
1,782,298
Table
grape
Watermelo
nMelo
nApple Pea
r
Apricot
Cherry
Nectar
inePea
chPlum
Strawberr
y
Raspberr
y
Blackb
erry
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
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Export
273 tonnes of fresh temperate fruits were exported with total declared value of €32,657 – 95% of the total import by weight is represented by table grape. Montenegro is the main importing country with 98% of total weight.
Import countries of fresh fruits by w eight (t), 2007
Germany0.62%
Montenegro 98.52%
Serbia0.79% Albania
0.07%
Import countries of fresh fruits by value (€), 2007
Germany2.76%
Montenegro 96.00%
Albania0.12%
Serbia1.13%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The main countries where Kosovo export temperate fruit in terms of quantity and declared value are presented in the following table:
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Montenegro 269.18 31,351 Serbia 2.15 368 Germany 1.70 900 Albania 0.20 38
The quantities of the individual fresh temperate fruits exported are presented in the following histograms.
257.68
8.151.07 3.49 2.10 0.75
Grape Watermelon Melon Apple Pear Straw berry
Export of fruits (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
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Fresh vegetables Import
37,686 tonnes of fresh temperate vegetables with a declared value of €10.3 million were imported – Macedonia and Turkey representing more than 85% of total weight. The imports from the main exporting countries are presented in the diagrams below.
Top six export countries of fresh vegetables by weight (t), 2007
Netherlands, 2%
Macedonia, 47%
Montenegro , 1%
Greece, 3%Syrian Arab Republic, 8%
Turkey, 39%
Top six import countries of fresh vegetables by value (€), 2007
Turkey53%
Syrian Arab Republic
11%
Greece3%
Macedonia27%
Montenegro 1%
Netherlands5%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The six top exporters of fresh vegetables in terms of quantity and a declared value are presented in the following table:
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Macedonia 16,521 2,630,186 Turkey 13,809 5,088,092 Syria 2,853 1,058,447 Greece 1,049 333,874 Netherlands 536 445,161 Montenegro 488 51,981
The quantities of the individual vegetables imported are presented in the following two histograms.
Import of vegetables (t), 2007
1421671892647912,466
4,486
15,943
6,2886,331
Tomatoes
Pepper
Cabbag
e
Cucumber
Onions
Carrot
Leeks
Garlic
Peas
Beans
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Tomatoes were the most imported fresh vegetables in 2007, followed by peppers, cabbage, cucumber and onions.
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Import of vegetables (t), 2007
125
48
142
36 3622
1310 2 0.03
Auberg
ines
Letuce
Caulifl
owers
Celler
y
Gherk
ins
Spinach
Aspara
gus
Horse ra
dish
Chicorry
Artich
oke
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
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Export
3,219 tonnes of fresh temperate vegetables were exported with total declared value of €436,281 – the most important being cabbages, tomatoes, peppers and onions. Montenegro is the main importing country with 49%, followed by Albania and Bulgaria each with 16%.
Top six import countries of fresh vegetables by w eight (t), 2007
Bulgaria , 16%Albania , 16% Serbia , 11%
Greece , 3%
Montenegro , 49%
Macedonia , 5%
Top six import countries of fresh vegetables by value (€), 2007
Bulgaria 8%
Albania 25%
Serbia 15%
Montenegro 45%
Greece 3%
Macedonia 4%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The main importers of fresh temperate vegetables from Kosovo in terms of quantity and declared value are presented in the following table:
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Montenegro 1,503 173,983 Bulgaria 498 33,103 Albania 468 97,600 Serbia 318 59,542 Macedonia 137 17,482 Greece 82 13,739
The quantities of individual fresh vegetables exported are presented in the following histogram.
975889
733
526
28 24 1410
Cabba
ge
Tomato
es
Peppe
rs
Onions
Garlic
Cucum
ber
Beans
Caulifl
owers
Export of vegetables (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
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Import of individual temperate fruit Grapes 2,284 tonnes of table grapes were imported with a declared value of €831, 417 – 84% by weight from Greece and Macedonia.
Import share of fresh grapes by quantity (t), 2007
Other2%
Montenegro2%
Turkey6%
Italy6%
Macedonia38%
Greece46%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of table grapes is presented graphically below by month:
13 9 13 12 19 7
126
693
504
610
248
28
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Import of table grapes (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of table grapes increased by 20.5% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Grape 1,896 2,284 20.5
The imports of table grapes increased in the early season (August) when there is a shortage of market supply with locally produced table grapes.
The trends of imports of table grapes in the past three years are presented in Annex I of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Greece 1,057 367,052 Macedonia 865 276,770 Italy 138 82,914 Turkey 133 49,985 Montenegro 46 20,185 Other 43 34,512
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Watermelon 20,683 tonnes of watermelons were imported with a declared value of €1,782,298 – 63% by weight from Macedonia alone.
Import share of watermelons by quantities (t), 2007
Albania36.14%
Macedonia63%
Serbia0.77%
Greece0.23%
Other0.13%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of the import of watermelons is presented graphically below by month:
5 3 8 14 54
5,146
13,916
1,257 210 67 0.3 2
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Watermelons (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of watermelon increased by 1.2% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Watermelon 20,433 20,683 1.2
Imports of watermelon increased during the early production period (June and July) while they decreased during August – possibly as a result of increased local production.
The trends of imports of watermelon in the past three years are presented in Annex II of this report
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Macedonia 12,975 982,099 Albania 7,475 746,900 Serbia 159 11,505 Greece 48 28,785 Other 27 13,009
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Melons 620 tonnes of melons were imported with a declared value of €94,541 – 62% by weight from Macedonia alone.
Import share of melons by quantities (t), 2007
Greece3%
Serbia14.63%
Macedonia62%
Other1%
Albania9.14%
Italy4.48%
Brazil3.36%
Turkey2.89%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of melons is presented graphically below by month:
4 8 8 13 21
78
226
106 103
398 6
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Melons (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of melons increased by 50.5% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Melon 412 620 50.5
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Macedonia 383 30,676 Serbia 91 12,891 Albania 57 9,448 Italy 28 10,060 Brazil 21 9,019 Greece 18 8,846 Turkey 18 10,587 Other 5 3,014
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Apples 9,929 tonnes of apples were imported, amounting to a declared value of €2,354,794 – 82% by weight from Macedonia alone.
Import share of apples by quantities (t), 2007
Chile 0.4%
Macedonia82%
Greece 13%
Germany 1%
Argentina 1%
Italy 3%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of apples is presented graphically below by month:
1,0951,377 1,321
806663
252 125 167213
625
1,373
1,911
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Apples (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
In tonnage import of apples fell by 7.7% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Apples 10,759 9,929 7.7
A reduction of imports of apples could be a result of a lower purchasing power in Kosovo rather than a result of increase in the local production.
The trends of imports of apples in the past three years are presented in Annex III of this report
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Macedonia 8,074 1,854,786 Greece 1,269 323,514 Italy 320 99,187 Argentina 90 21,188 Germany 84 24,495 Chile 35 17,974
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Pears 1,292 tonnes of pears with declared value of €494,417 were imported. Greece represents 45% of the total by weight. The imports from the six main exporting countries are presented in the diagram below.
Import share of pears by quantity (t), 2007
Other5%
Greece 45%
Italy 20%
Turkey 11%
Serbia 8%
Argentina 7%
China 4%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The diagram below shows the import of pears by month:
122 115 108
143123
52
76
104
114 110
83
141
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Pears (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
In tonnage import of pears increased by 31.7% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Pears 981 1,292 31.7
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Greece 581 208,233 Italy 261 122,766 Turkey 138 52,821 Serbia 105 32,468 Argentina 91 35,162 China 51 14,870 Other 65 28,098
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Apricots 130 tonnes of apricots were imported with a declared value of €50,977 – 54% by weight from Greece alone.
Import share of Apricots by quantity (t), 2007
Other6%
Albania10%
Serbia14%
Macedonia16%
Greece54%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The seasonality of imports of apricots is presented graphically below by month:
21
73
33
3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Apricots (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of apricots fell by 38.2% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Apricots 211 130 -38.2
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Greece 71 28,868 Macedonia 21 6,761 Serbia 18 5,507 Albania 13 3,237 Other 8 6,604
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Cherries 107 tonnes of cherries were imported with a declared value of €42,863 – 68% from Macedonia alone.
Import share of Cherries by quantity (t), 2007
Italy0.27%
Greece1%
Serbia31%
Macedonia68%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of cherries is presented graphically below by month:
0.1 1
4458
4 0.03
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Cherries (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of cherries fell by 22.8% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Cherries 139 107 -22.8
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Macedonia 73 28,944 Serbia 33 12,990 Greece 1 751 Italy 0.3 159
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Nectarines 914 tonnes of nectarines were imported amounting to a declared value of €301,074 – Serbia and Macedonia represents 83% of the total by weight.
Import share of nectarines by quantity (t), 2007
Other2%Italy
5%Greece10%
Macedonia29%
Serbia54%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The diagram below shows the import of nectarines by month:
0.3 1 1 1 30
168
266 302
132
13
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Impoort of nectarines (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of nectarines increased by 32.3 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Nectarines 691 914 32.3
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Serbia 498 153,028 Macedonia 261 81,869 Greece 91 33,972 Italy 50 22,789 Other 14 9,417
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 25 of 80
Peaches 1,080 tonnes of peaches were imported with a declared value of €356,122 – 53 % by weight from Serbia alone.
Import share of Peaches by quantity (t), 2007
Other1%Montenegro
9%Greece
18%
Macedonia19%
Serbia53%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The seasonality of imports of peaches is presented graphically below:
0.3 0.4 1 1 20
206
490
273
85
3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Peaches (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
In tonnage import of peaches increased by 16.6 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Peaches 926 1,080 16.6
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Serbia 566 174,691 Macedonia 201 62,904 Greece 199 69,406 Montenegro 97 40,932 Other 16 8,188
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 26 of 80
Plums 470 tonnes of plums were imported with a declared value of €136,607 – 87 % from Serbia alone.
Import share of Plums by quantity (t), 2007
Other1%
Greece1%
Italy2%
Macedonia9%
Serbia87%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The seasonality of imports of plums is presented graphically below by month:
1 1 1 2 3 16
133
116
190
3 2 1
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Plums (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of plums fell by 1.1% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Plums 475 470 -1.1
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Serbia 407 114,854 Macedonia 44 12,785 Italy 9 4,228 Greece 4 1,816 Other 5 2,923
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 27 of 80
Strawberries 133 tonnes of strawberries were imported with a declared value of €74,927 – Greece and Macedonia representing 75% of total by weight.
Import share of Straw berries by quantity (t), 2007
Other1%
Montenegro1.1%Spain
2%Serbia14%
Macedonia26%
Greece56%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The seasonality of imports of strawberries is presented graphically below by month:
3
15
2630
57
0.4 0.04 0.05 1.5 0.1 0.04
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Strawberries (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
In tonnage import of strawberries fell by 43.3% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Strawberries 235 133 -43.3
The decrease of imports of strawberries is obviously caused by an expansion of local production of strawberries.
The trends of imports of strawberries in the past three years are presented in Annex IV of this report
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Greece 75 40,850 Macedonia 35 17,958 Serbia 18 8,335 Spain 3 5,144 Montenegro 1 357 Other 1 2,284
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 28 of 80
Raspberries 2.1 tonnes of raspberries were imported with a declared value of €2,394. The total import is spread between four countries; Turkey, Serbia, Italy and Spain.
Import share of Raspberries by quantity (t), 2007
Turkey32%
Spain21%
Serbia25%
Italy22%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The seasonality of imports of raspberries is presented graphically below by month:
0.46 0.48 11
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Raspberries (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
In tonnage import of raspberries increased by 55.7 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Raspberries 1,4 2,1 55.7
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Italy 0.48 585 Serbia 1 940 Spain 0.46 578 Turkey 1 291
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 29 of 80
Blackberries 5 tonnes of blackberries were imported with a declared value of €2,214. The total import is spread between three countries Turkey, Greece and Macedonia.
Import share of Blackberries by quantity (t), 2007
Macedonia29%
Greece31%
Turkey40%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of blackberries is presented graphically below by month:
1.3
0.8 0.80.9
1
0.1
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Blackberries (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
In tonnage import of blackberries increased by 0.4 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Raspberries 5 5,2 0.4
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Turkey 2.02 1,167 Greece 1.55 593 Macedonia 1.45 455
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 30 of 80
Export of individual temperate fruits Table grapes 258 tonnes of table grapes were exported with declared value of €29,639. Montenegro was the main importing country with 99.5% of total export by weight.
Export share of fresh grapes by quantity (t), 2007
Albania 0.1%
Germany 0.4%
Montenegro 99.5%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The seasonality of export of table grapes is presented in the diagram below:
1
213
44
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Export of table grapes (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
In tonnage export of table grapes increased by 108 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Table grapes 124 258 108
Late season production of local grapes makes this product have a high export potential due to the high market demand for this product in neighbouring countries.
The trends of exports of table grapes in the past three years are presented in Annex V of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Montenegro 256 29,001 Germany 1 600 Albania 0.2 38
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 31 of 80
Watermelon 8.1 tonnes of watermelons were exported, with a declared value of €10,344. Montenegro is main importing country with 75 % of total export by weight.
Export share of watermelons by quantities (t), 2007
Serbia25%
Montenegro75%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The seasonality of export of watermelons is presented in the diagram below:
8
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Watermelons (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage export of watermelon fell by 330 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Watermelon 241 8,1 -330
The trends of exports of watermelon in the past three years are presented in Annex VI of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Montenegro 6 300 Serbia 2 368
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 32 of 80
Apples 3.5 tonnes of apples were exported, with declared value of €1,509. Montenegro is main importing country with 75% of total export by weight.
Export share of apples by quantities (t), 2007
GERMANY25%
MONTENEGRO75%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The diagram below shows the export seasonality of apples.
0.5
1
0.2
1 1
0.3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Apples (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 Export of apples fell by 475 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Apples 19 4 -475
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Montenegro 3 1,209 Germany 0.5 300
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 33 of 80
Melon 1 tonne of melons were exported with declared value of €127. The total weight was exported to Montenegro.
The diagram below shows the export seasonality of melons.
1
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Melons (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Pears 2 tonnes of pears were exported with declared value of €340. The total weight was exported to Montenegro.
The diagram below shows the export seasonality of pears.
2
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Pears (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 34 of 80
Strawberries 750 kg of strawberries were exported with a declared value of €375. The total weight was exported to Montenegro. The export of strawberries recorded in March may be re-export since it was recorded at time of the year when actually there no any local production in Kosovo.
The diagram below shows the export seasonality of strawberries.
1
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Strawberries (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 35 of 80
Import of individual temperate vegetables Tomatoes 15,943 tonnes of tomatoes were imported with a declared value of €5,315,869 with 60% originating from Turkey.
Import share of tomatoes by quantity (t), 2007
Other 1%
Jordan 2% Albania 1%Montenegro
3%Macedonia 16%
Syria 17%
Turkey 60%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The seasonality of imports of tomatoes is presented graphically below by month:
278 403
1,462
3,481
5,237
2,980
873
9192 399 337 292
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of tomatoes (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
In tonnage import of tomatoes fell by 7.9 % compared to the 2006.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Tomatoes 17,313 15,943 -7.9
The decrease in imports of tomatoes was caused mainly by an increase in local production. The reduction of imports is recorded during the period (June, July, and August) when local production is available.
The trends of import of tomatoes in the past three years are presented in Annex VII of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Turkey 9,540 3,489,613 Syria 2,758 1,025,306 Macedonia 2,597 546,110 Montenegro 474 50,509 Jordan 295 105,660 Albania 83 23,174 Other 196 75,498
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 36 of 80
Onions, onions sets and shallots Custom data shows that 2,486 tonnes of different types of onions were imported with a declared value of €854,265 – 56 % from Macedonia alone.
Import share of onion by quantity (t), 2007
Other4%
Serbia 2%
Austria 6%
Egypt 11%
Netherlands 21%
Macedonia 56%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The total imports include 544 tonnes of onions sets, 1,923 tonnes of onions and 19 tonnes of shallots of spring onions.
The seasonality of imports of different types of onions is presented graphically bellow by month:
23
191220
54
221
76
429
1 2
272
3 8
347
3 34-
12-
8 14-
62 75
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131
12 -
288
-Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Onion types (t), 2007
Onion sets Onion bulbs Shallot
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of different types of onions fell by 39.6 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Onions 4,114 2,486 -39.6
Onions show the greatest reduction in imports compared to other vegetables in the last few years. Expansion of locally produced onions is the main reason why this situation occurred with onions.
The trends of import of onions in the past three years are presented in Annex VIII of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Macedonia 1,360 276,229 Netherlands 530 439,724 Egypt 283 65,400 Austria 157 14,620 Serbia 50 25,903 Other 106 32,388
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 37 of 80
Cabbages 6,288 tonnes of cabbages were imported with a declared value of €591,017 - 99 % from Macedonia alone.
Import share of cabbage by quantity (t), 2007
Other0.1%
Serbia 0.1%
Turkey 0.3%
Albania 0.3%
Macedonia 99.2%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of cabbages is presented graphically below by month:
228335
997
1,697
1,891
834
10 4 10 29127
127
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Cabbages (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of cabbages increased by 9% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Cabbage 5,771 6,288 9
The trends of import of cabbages in the past three years are presented in Annex IX of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Macedonia 6,238 580,836 Albania 21 2,825 Turkey 18 5,063 Serbia 4 598 Other 7 1,694
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 38 of 80
Carrots 791 tonnes of carrots were imported with a declared value of €189,236 – Macedonia and Turkey representing 65% of total weight.
Import share of Carrots by quantity (t), 2007
Other1.1%Serbia
9%Greece
11%
Italy 14%
Turkey 15%
Macedonia 50%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of carrots is presented graphically below by month:
4536
46 43 40 5155
86
200
97
3656
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Carrots (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of carrots fell by 19.3 % compared to 2006.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Carrots 663 791 19.3
The trends of import of carrots in the past three years are presented in Annex X of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Macedonia 396 85,757 Turkey 115 39,561 Italy 110 30,058 Greece 87 24,590 Serbia 74 7,062 Other 9 2,209
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 39 of 80
Cucumbers 4,486 tonnes of cucumbers were imported with declared value of €981,898 – 71 % from Macedonia alone.
Import share of Cucumbers by quantity (t), 2007
Other2%
Syrian Arab Republic
1%Albania
3%Turkey 9%
Greece 14%
Macedonia 71%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of cucumbers is presented graphically below by month:
149 137
296
398
514
837
66 125
827677
243 218
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Cucumbers (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 Import of cucumbers fell by 16.5 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Cucumber 5,373 4,486 -16.5
The trends of import of cucumbers in the past three years are presented in Annex XI of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Macedonia 3,170 552,035 Greece 628 199,499 Turkey 400 143,211 Albania 146 31,371 Syria 66 22,177 Other 77 33,779
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 40 of 80
Peppers 6,330 tonnes of peppers were imported with a declared value of €1,991,788. Turkey and Macedonia represents 93% of total imports by weight.
Import share of Peppers by quantity (t), 2007
Other2%
Jordan 1%
Albania 1%
Greece 3%
Macedonia 38% Turkey
55%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of peppers is presented graphically below by month:
167 167 236
744
1,957
1,461
1,001
72140 116 139 131
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Peppers (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of peppers fell by 19.6 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Peppers 7,872 6,330 -19.6
The decrease of imports of peppers was mainly affected by the early production and market supply from the local production.
The trends of import of peppers in the past three years are presented in Annex XII of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Turkey 3,479 1,330,802 Macedonia 2,436 515,847 Greece 217 71,441 Albania 45 8,425 Jordan 36 13,745 Other 117 51,528
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 41 of 80
Leeks 264 tonnes of leeks were imported with a declared value of €68,055. Macedonia and Turkey represents 90% of total imports by weight.
Import share of Leeks by quantity (t), 2007
Other2%
Albania 8%
Macedonia 37%
Turkey 53%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of leeks is presented graphically below by month:
66
57
35
83
1 1 0.4 1.1
53
41
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Leeks (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of leeks fell by 61.3 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Leeks 683 264 -61.3
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Turkey 140 38,287 Macedonia 97 22,349 Albania 22 5,306 Other 6 2,113
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 42 of 80
Garlic 189 tonnes of garlic imported with a declared value of €49,791 – 88% from China alone.
Import share of Garlic by quantity (t), 2007
Other0.13%Greece
12%
China88%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of garlic is presented graphically below by month:
0.01
25
18
25
86
101
34
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Garlic (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of garlic increased by 16.7 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Garlic 162 189 16.7
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)China 166.19 40,840 Greece 23.00 7,637 Other 0.24 314
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 43 of 80
Cauliflower 48 tonnes of cauliflower were imported with a declared value of €11,796 – 65 % from Macedonia alone.
Import share of Caulif low er by quantity (t), 2007
Other8%
Greece7%
Italy20%
Macedonia65%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of cauliflower is presented graphically below by month:
4
5
2 3
9
5
0.1 1
7
1
8
3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Cauliflower (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 Import of cauliflower increased by 84.6 % compared to previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Cauliflower 26 48 84.6
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Macedonia 31 3,914 Italy 9 5,026 Greece 4 1,276 Other 4 1,581
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 44 of 80
Spinach 22 tonnes of spinach were imported with a declared value of €6,195 – 76% from Turkey alone.
Import share of Spinach by quantity (t), 2007
Albania3%
Italy4%Greece
7%
Macedonia10%
Turkey76%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of spinach is presented graphically below by month:
6
8
0.2 0.3 10.2 0.1
6
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Spinach (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of spinach fell by 85.7 % compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Spinach 154 22 -85.7
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Turkey 16 5,061 Macedonia 2 453 Greece 1 301 Italy 1 105 Albania 1 275
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 45 of 80
Lettuce 125 tonnes of lettuces were imported with a declared value of €54,209 – 52% from Italy alone.
Import share of lettuce by quantity (t), 2007
Brazil4%
Serbia19%
Macedonia25%
Italy52%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of lettuce is presented graphically below by month:
27
11
18
129 10
25 4
7
13
7
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Import of lettuce (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of lettuce fell by 36.5 compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Lettuce 197 125 -36.5
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Italy 61 32,367 Macedonia 30 8,166 Serbia 22 8,971 Brazil 5 1,847 Other 6 2,858
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 46 of 80
White Beans 141.5 tonnes of white beans were imported with a declared value of €73,086 – China and Kyrgyzstan represents 94% of total imports by weight.
Import share of Beans by quantity (t), 2007
Turkey0.05%
Italy0.1%
Morocco0.2%
Macedonia6%
Kyrgyzstan32%
China62%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of imports of beans is presented graphically below by month:
0.04 0.04 0.04 0.2 0.8 3 0.3 1
90
23 23
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Beans (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 Import of beans fell by 35% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Beans 217 141 -35
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) China 86.0 38,512 Kyrgyzstan 46.0 32,000 Macedonia 9.1 2,053 Morocco 0.3 424 Italy 0.1 90 Turkey 0.1 8
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 47 of 80
Aubergines 142 tonnes of aubergines were imported with a declared value of €44,273 – Turkey and Macedonia represents 87.7% of total imports by weight.
Import share of Aubergines by quantity (t), 2007
Other4.2%
Albania4.0%Greece
4.1%
Macedonia43.8%
Turkey43.9%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The diagram below shows import of aubergines by month:
8 8 911
13
10 7
3
42
9 10 10
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Aubergines (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of aubergines increased by 46.4% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Aubergines 97 142 46.4
Country Quantity (t) Value (t)Turkey 62 25,875 Macedonia 62 11,847 Greece 6 2,228 Albania 6 1,268 Other 6 3,055
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 48 of 80
Peas 167 tonnes of peas were imported with a declared value of €142,776 – 68% by weight from Italy alone.
Import share of Peas by quantity (t), 2007
Greece3%Macedonia
12%
Serbia17%
Italy68%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
The seasonality of imports of peas is presented graphically below by month:
5 4 0.3 10.1
23
133.0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Import of Peas (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage import of peas increased by 297% compared to the previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Peas 42 167 297
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Italy 114 112,655 Serbia 28 14,256 Macedonia 20 13,950 Greece 4 1,914
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 49 of 80
Export of individual temperate vegetables Tomatoes 889 tonnes of tomatoes were exported with declared value of €162,822. Albania with 45%, Bulgaria with 24% and Montenegro with 22% of total weight are the main import countries.
Export share of Tomatoes by quantity (t), 2007
Albania 45%
Bulgaria 24%
Montenegro 22%
Serbia 4%
Other5%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The export seasonality of tomatoes is presented in the diagram below.
3
103
56 70 89
346
193
271 4
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of tomatoes (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage export of tomatoes increased by 388.5% compared to previous year.
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Tomatoes 182 889 388.5
The increase of exports of tomatoes was caused mainly by the shortage of supply in different neighbouring markets. The growth of demand in the region was affected by growth of tourism (Albania and Montenegro) and the dry season in some countries e.g. Bulgaria and Rumania.
The trends of export of tomatoes in the past three years are presented in Annex XIII of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Albania 402 79,686 Bulgaria 216 18,462 Montenegro 195 28,727 Serbia 35 15,962 Other 42 19,985
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 50 of 80
Onions 855 tonnes of different types of onions (sets, bulbs and shallot) were exported with a declared value of €90,489. 92% of total weight was exported to Montenegro.
Export share of Onions by quantity (t), 2007
Mexico 1%
Bulgaria 3%
Albania 4%
Montenegro 92%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Export seasonality of peppers is presented in the diagram below.
35
1117
6
17170
2112
1
2542
8694105
94
122
39 38
20
42
10
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Onion Types(t), 2007
Onion sets Onion bulbs Shallot
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage export of onions increased by 1.8 % compared to the previous year
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Onions 840 855 1.8
A similar situation as that of tomatoes occurs with onions as well. Growth of demand by tourism (Montenegro and Albania) and very dry season (Bulgaria) affected the export of onions.
The trends of export of onions in the past three years are presented in Annex XIV of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Montenegro 795 75,590 Albania 31 13,260 Bulgaria 24 1,175 Mexico 5 464
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 51 of 80
Cabbage 975 tonnes of cabbages were exported with a declared value of €68,081. Montenegro with 42.3% and Bulgaria with 24.6% of total weight, are the two main import countries.
Export share of Cabbages by quantity (t), 2007
Mexico 0.5%
Greece 6.4%
Romania 6.4%Macedonia
8.5%
Serbia 11.3%
Bulgaria 24.6%
Montenegro 42.3%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The export seasonality of cabbages is presented in the diagram below.
30 24 5 3 1
307
159
5170 58
152
117
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Cabbages (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage export of cabbages increased by 0.4 % compared to previous year
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Cabbage 971 975 0.4
The trends of export of cabbages in the past three years are presented in Annex XV of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Montenegro 413 29,037 Bulgaria 240 11,954 Serbia 110 10,288 Macedonia 83 3,156 Romania 62 3,800 Greece 62 9,497 Mexico 5 350
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 52 of 80
Peppers 733 tonnes of peppers were exported with a declared value of €125,675. Montenegro with 47% and Serbia with 24% are the main import countries.
Export share of Peppers by quantity (t), 2007
Bulgaria 3% Mexico
1%
Albania 4%
Macedonia 5%
Bosnia 6%
Germany 10%
Serbia 24%
Montenegro 47%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 Export seasonality of peppers is presented in the diagram below.
3
67
5
96
325
231
0.3 3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Peppers (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage export of peppers increased by 226 % compared to the previous year
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Peppers 225 733 226
“Somborka” the well-known local variety is the main exported pepper variety. The export occurred by the end of the harvesting season and mainly is dedicated for processing (pickling).
The trends of export of peppers in the past three years are presented in Annex XVI of this report.
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Montenegro 355 55,863 Serbia 173 33,292 Germany 70 16,630 Bosnia 42 7,253 Macedonia 36 6,101 Albania 32 4,409 Bulgaria 19 1,512 Mexico 5 615
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 53 of 80
Cucumber 24 tonnes of cucumbers were exported with a declared value of €1,991. 87% of the total weight was exported to Montenegro.
Export share of Cucumbers by quantity (t), 2007
ALBANIA 13%
MONTENEGRO87%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The export seasonality of cucumbers is presented in the diagram below.
1
1210
1
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Cucumbers (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage export of cucumber fell by 7.7 % compared to previous year
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Cucumber 26 24 7.7
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Montenegro 21 1,761 Albania 3 230
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 54 of 80
Cauliflower 10 tonnes of cauliflower were exported with a declared value of €910. 99% of total weight was exported to Montenegro.
Export share of Caulif low er by quantity (t), 2007
Albania 1%
Montenegro99%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 Export seasonality of cauliflower is presented in the diagram below.
1
9
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Caulif low er (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage export of cauliflower increased by 100% compared to previous year
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Cauliflower 5 10 100
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Montenegro 10 902 Albania 0.1 8
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 55 of 80
White beans 14 tonnes of white beans were exported with a declared value of €8,707. 99% of the total weight was exported to Montenegro.
Export share of Beans by quantity (t), 2007
Sw itzerland0.4%
Montenegro99.6%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 Export seasonality of beans is presented in the diagram below.
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11
0.1 0.2
3
2
4
1
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Beans (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage export of beans increased by 180% compared to previous year
2006 2007 Quantity (t) Quantity (t) Change % Beans 5 14 180
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Montenegro 14.0 8,707 Switzerland 0.1
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 56 of 80
Carrots 2.4 tonnes of carrots were exported with a declared value of €177. The total weight was exported to Montenegro.
Export share of Carrots by quantity (t), 2007
Montenegro100%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 The seasonality of export is presented in the diagram below.
0.1
1.4
0.9
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Carrots (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 In tonnage export of carrots increased by 1,100% compared to previous year
2006 2007 Quantity (kg) Quantity (kg) Change % Carrots 200 2,400 1,100
Country Quantity (t) Value (€) Montenegro 2 177
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 57 of 80
Garlic 27.5 tonnes of garlic were exported with a declared value of €5,539. 73% of total weight was exported to Greece.
Export share of Garlic by quantity (t), 2007
Mexico4%
Montenegro23%
Greece73%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 Export seasonality of garlic is presented in the diagram below.
0.2 22
21
2
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Garlic (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Greece 20 4,242 Montenegro 6 1,117 Mexico 1 180
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 58 of 80
Leeks 7.57 tonnes of leeks were exported with a declared value of €590. 95% of total weight was exported to Montenegro.
Export share of leek by quantity (t), 2007
Albania5%
Montenegro95%
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 Export seasonality of leeks is presented in the diagram below.
0.30
4.24
3.03
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of leek (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007 Gherkins 7.3 tonnes of gherkins were exported with a declared value of €706. The total weight was exported to Montenegro. The export seasonality of gherkins is presented in the diagram below.
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3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Gherkins (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Country Quantity (t) Value (€)Montenegro 8 582 Albania 0.4 8
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 59 of 80
Spinach 3 tonnes of spinach were exported with a declared value of €131. The total weight was exported to Montenegro. The export seasonality of spinach is presented in the diagram below.
0.1
3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Export of Spinach (t), 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 60 of 80
ANNEX I Import of table grapes by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Import of table grape by months (t), 2005-2007
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Import of table grapes by year (t), 2005-2007
3,278
1,8962,284
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 61 of 80
ANNEX II Import of watermelon by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Import of watermelon by months (t), 2005-2007
02,000
4,0006,0008,000
10,00012,000
14,00016,000
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Import of watermelon by year (t), 2005-2007
13,592
20,433 20,683
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 62 of 80
ANNEX III Import of apples by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Import of apples by months (t), 2005-2007
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Import of apples by years (t), 2005-2007
11,716
10,759
9,929
9,000
9,500
10,000
10,500
11,000
11,500
12,000
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 63 of 80
ANNEX IV Import of strawberries by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Import of strawberries by months (t), 2005-2007
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Import of strawberries by years (t), 2005-2007
265235
133
-
50
100
150
200
250
300
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 64 of 80
ANNEX V Export of table grapes by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Export of table grapes by months (t), 2005-2007
0
50
100
150
200
250
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Export of table grapes by years (t), 2005-2007
14
124
258
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 65 of 80
ANNEX VI Export of watermelon by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Export of watermelon by months (t), 2005-2007
0
50
100
150
200
250
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Export of watermelon by years (t), 2005-2007
0.00
50.00
100.00
150.00
200.00
250.00
300.00
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 66 of 80
ANNEX VII Import of tomatoes by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Import of tomatoes by months (t), 2005-2007
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Import of tomatoes by years (t), 2005-2007
15,563
17,313
15,943
14,500
15,000
15,500
16,000
16,500
17,000
17,500
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 67 of 80
ANNEX VIII Import of onions by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Import of onions by months (t), 2005-2007
0200
400600800
1,0001,2001,4001,600
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Import of onions by years (t), 2005-2007
6,405
4,114
2,486
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 68 of 80
ANNEX IX Import of cabbages by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Import of cabbages by months (t), 2005-2007
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Import of cabbages by years (t), 2005-2007
5267.80
5770.80
6288.49
4,6004,8005,0005,2005,4005,6005,8006,0006,2006,400
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 69 of 80
ANNEX X Import of carrots by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Import of carrots by months (t), 2005-2007
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Import of carrots by years (t), 2005-2007
1,069
662791
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 70 of 80
ANNEX XI Import of cucumbers by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Import of cucumbers by months (t), 2005-2007
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Import of cucumbers by years (t), 2005-2007
4,560
5,373
4,486
4,000
4,200
4,400
4,600
4,800
5,000
5,200
5,400
5,600
year 2005 year 2006 year 2007
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 71 of 80
ANNEX XII Import of peppers by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Import of peppers by months (t), 2005-2007
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Import of peppers by years (t), 2005-2007
7,3547,872
6,331
01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0007,0008,0009,000
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 72 of 80
ANNEX XIII Export of tomatoes by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Export of tomatoes by months (t), 2005-2007
050
100150200250300350400
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Export of tomatoes by years (t), 2005-2007
10
182
889
0100200300400500600700800900
1,000
2005 2006 2007
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 73 of 80
ANNEX XIV Export of onions by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Export of onions by months (t), 2005-2007
0
50
100
150
200
250
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Export of onions by years (t), 2005-2007
77
840 855
0
100200
300400
500
600
700800
900
2005 2006 2007
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 74 of 80
ANNEX XV Export of cabbages by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Export of cabbages (t), 2005-2007
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Export of cabbages (t), 2005-2007
725
971 975
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
2005 2006 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 75 of 80
ANNEX XVI Export of peppers by months and years (t) 2005-2007
Export of peppers by months (t), 2005-2007
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Jan Feb Mar April May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
(t)
2005 2006 2007
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Export of peppers by years (t), 2005-2007
89
225
733
0
100
200300400
500
600700
800
year 2005 year 2006 year 2007
Years
(t)
Source: UNMIK Customs service 2007
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 76 of 80
ANNEX XVII Import of fresh fruit by product (t) Fruits 2006 2007 Change (%)Watermelon 20,433 20,683 1.2 Apple 10,759 9,929 -7.7Table grape 1,896 2,284 20.5 Pear 981 1,292 31.7 Peach 926 1,080 16.6 Nectarine 691 914 32.3 Melon 412 620 50.5 Plum 475 470 -1.1Strawberry 235 133 -43.3Apricot 211 130 -38.2Cherry 139 107 -22.8Blackberry 5 5 0.4 Raspberry 1 2 55.7 Total imports 37,164 37,651 1.31
Import of fresh fruit by country of origin (t) Country 2006 2007 Change (%)Macedonia 24,651 22,950 -6.9Albania 6,660 7,555 13.4 Greece 2,678 3,417 27.6 Serbia 1,332 1,925 44.5 Italy 833 825 -1.0Turkey 484 306 -36.8
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 77 of 80
ANNEX XVIII Import of fresh vegetables by product (t) Product 2006 2007 Change (%)Tomatoes 17,313 15,943 -7.9Cabbage 5,771 6,288 9.0Peppers 7,872 6,330 -19.6Cucumber 5,373 4,486 -16.5Onions 4,114 2,486 -39.6Carrots 663 791 19.3Leeks 683 264 -61.3Peas 42 167 296.9Garlic 162 189 16.7Aubergines 97 142 46.4Lettuce 197 125 -36.5Cauliflowers 26 48 84.6Spinach 154 22 -85.7Beans 217 141 -35.0Total imports 42,684 37,422 -12.3
Import of fresh vegetables by country of origin (t) Country 2006 2007 Change (%) Macedonia 19,946 14,145 -29.1 Turkey 14,806 12,903 -12.9 Syria 2,852 2,853 0.0 Netherlands - 1,895 - Greece 1,326 892 -32.7 Italy - 359 -
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 78 of 80
Annex XIX Export of fresh fruit by product (t) Fruits 2006 2007 Change (%)Watermelon 241.0 8.2 -96.6Apple 19.0 4.0 -78.9Table grape 124.0 258.0 108.0Pear 12.0 2.0 -83.3Strawberry 0.3 0.8 127.2Cherry 6.3 - -100.0Blackberry 2.2 - -100.0Raspberry 4.4 - -100.0Total export 409.2 272.9 -33.3
Export of fresh fruit by country of origin (t) Country 2006 2007 Change (%)Montenegro 157 269.18 71.45Albania - 0.20 -Greece 6 - -100.0Serbia 50 2.15 -95.7Germany - 1.70 -Romania 184 - -100Switzerland 12 - -100
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 79 of 80
Annex XX Export of fresh vegetables by product (t) Product 2006 2007 Change (%)Tomatoes 182.00 889.00 388.5Cabbage 971.00 975.00 0.4Peppers 225.00 733.00 225.8Cucumber 26.00 24.00 -7.7Onions 840.00 855.00 1.8Carrots 0.20 2.40 1,100.0Leeks - 7.57 -Peas 5.00 - -100.0Garlic - 27.50 -Cauliflowers 5.00 10.00 100.0Spinach - 3.00 -Beans 5.00 14.00 -Gherkins - 7.30 -Total export 2,259.20 3,540.47 56.71
Export of fresh vegetables by country of origin (t) Country 2006 2007 Change (%)Montenegro 1,713 1,503 -12.2Bulgaria - 498 -Albania 499 468 -6.3Serbia - 318 -Macedonia 5 137 2,763.3 Greece - 82 -Romania 81 -Germany 3 70 2,214.0 Bosnia 42 -Sweden 21 - -100.0Mexico 18 -Switzerland 16 0.1 -99.4
Horticultural Promotion in Kosovo
Intercooperation: Imports & Exports of fresh fruits and vegetables 2007 80 of 80
Annex XXI Product mix of Kosovo imports and export (t), 2007
Fruit import Vegetable import Product Tonnes Percentage Product Tonnes PercentageWatermelon 20,683 54.93 Tomatoes 15,943 42.51Apple 9,929 26.37 Pepper 6,331 16.88Table grape 2,284 6.07 Cabbage 6,288 16.77Pear 1,292 3.43 Cucumber 4,486 11.96Peach 1,080 2.87 Onions 2,466 6.58Nectarine 914 2.43 Carrot 791 2.11Melon 620 1.65 Leeks 264 0.71Plum 470 1.25 Garlic 189 0.51Strawberry 133 0.35 Peas 167 0.44Apricot 130 0.35 Aubergines 142 0.38Cherry 107 0.28 Beans 142 0.38Blackberry 5 0.01 Lettuce 125 0.33Raspberry 2 0.01 Cauliflowers 48 0.13Total imports 37,651 100 Celery 36 0.10 Gherkins 36 0.09 Spinach 22 0.06 Asparagus 13 0.03 Horse radish 10 0.03 Chicory 2 0.01 Artichoke 0.03 0.00 Total imports 37,501 100 Fruit export Vegetable export Fruits Tonnes Percentage Product Tonnes PercentageWatermelon 8 2.99 Tomatoes 889 25.11Apple 4 1.47 Cabbage 975 27.54Table grape 258 94.54 Peppers 733 20.70Pear 2 0.73 Cucumber 24 0.68Strawberry 1 0.27 Onions 855 24.15Total export 273 100 Carrots 2 0.07 Leeks 8 0.21 Peas - 0.00 Garlic 28 0.78 Aubergines - 0.00 Lettuce - 0.00 Cauliflowers 10 0.28 Spinach 3 0.08 Beans 14 0.40 Gherkins 7 0.21 Total export 3,540 100