TIRANA, September 17 Calendula, a widely cultivated flower in Albania for decoration or commercial purposes, ranks among the top exported Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) over the last years. Although not talked about enough, the yellow-orange flower tops the export’s list of Albanian MAPS along with sage, oregano, and wild mountain thyme. The versatile plant...
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Vlora Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Production Increased in November
TIRANA, December 4 Exports of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants from the Vlora Region reached 349 tons by the end of November compared to 290 tons in 2019. Global trends have shown an increase in demand for medicinal and aromatic plants due to the coronavirus pandemic. As consumers are turning to healthier and natural products, the...
Discover Local Products and Suppliers at ‘Tirana Agro 100’ Fair
TIRANA, October 21 Tirana Agro 100 Fair is an opportunity to get to know the culture of the Albanian capital better. The three-day event that will take place at Skanderbeg Square on 23-25 October offers an opportunity to consumers and businesses that are looking for local products and suppliers. The fair will consist of several...
From Medicinal Plants to Essential Oils, Albania’s Top 5 Exports to the U.S.
TIRANA, July 29 Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) are the top product that Albania exports to the United States while the latter supplies the Albanian market with electronics and liquefied natural gas among other products. The data provided in the latest newsletter issued by the American Chamber of Commerce in Albania, Am Cham, show that...
Albanian Medicinal Plants Showcased at BIOFACH 2020
TIRANA, February 20 Albanian companies representing the medicinal and aromatic plants sector (MAP) attended the world’s leading trade fair for organic food and trade exhibition BIOFACH that was held in Nuremberg, Germany on 12-15 February along with VIVANESS event for natural and organic personal care. Five Albanian companies were among 3,792 exhibitors from across the...
The Economic Potential of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Albania
TIRANA, February 6 The global market for herbal products is continuously increasing and it is expected to reach US$117.02 billion by 2024 and further US$ 5 trillion by 2050. Based on the Global Herbal Medicine Market report these are the reasons why this market is growing: Rising elderly population Growing consumer awareness regarding the use...