The Albanian government is keen to support Albanian companies to develop their export potential. As a foreign buyer, you should be aware that a number of programmes exist to help local suppliers to reach the capabilities that are required to supply overseas buyers like yourself. If you have a potential supplier that you think might benefit from one of these programmes, contact AlbInvest so that we can ensure that the Albanian supplier is directed to the appropriate resource.

Key among these programmes is the Export Development Programme which assists companies to evaluate their capabilities and provides some financial assistance and access to both international and local consultancy help to prepare and implement an export marketing strategy.

Companies can benefit from loans available to support business development.

Companies can also benefit from a series of studies funded by the government,  that review export financing options, marketing and distribution chain trends, opportunities for import substitution, and regional trade opportunities.

There are also a range of support measures in the areas of technology and innovation. Albinvest supports the process of capacity building within Albanian companies with the aim of promoting quality standards and innovation, and the transfer of new technologies. There are a range of support measures relating to accreditation, certification, standardization, patents and trademarks.

Albanian companies are also in a position to participate in EU-wide programmes.