What are Albania’s major agricultural crops?

Albania’s agricultural sector, which employs about half of the country's economically active population, focuses on a variety of crops despite only one-fourth of the land being arable.1

The country's major agricultural crops include:

• Grains and Staples: Wheat, corn (maize), and sugar beets.1
• Fruits and Nuts: Apples, plums, grapes, walnuts, and chestnuts.1
• Specialty Crops: Watermelons are a primary crop, while the southern coast is known for the cultivation of citrus fruits, figs, and olives.1

These crops are primarily grown in the low, fertile plains that stretch along the Adriatic coast, which serves as the country's most important agricultural region. While traditional farming methods have historically hindered productivity, the sector has seen growth in the postcommunist period, allowing the country to meet nearly all of its food needs through domestic production.21