Albania

In 2024, Albania was not a globally significant producer of mineral commodities. Production of mineral commodities represented only a minor part of the economy of Albania. Mineral commodities produced in Albania included cement, chromium, common clay, copper, ferroalloys, gypsum, lime, limestone, marble, nickel, industrial sand and gravel, sandstone, raw steel, and steel products. In addition to the previously listed commodities, bauxite, dolomite, kaolin, olivinite, sea salt, and silica may also have been produced; however, available information was inadequate to make reliable estimates of output. 

The legislative framework for the mineral sector in Albania is provided by Law No. 10081 of 2009 “On Licenses, Authorizations, and Permits in the Republic of Albania” (amended by Law No. 72/2021 of May 2021) and Law No. 10304 of 2010 “On the Mining Sector in the Republic of Albania” (amended by Law No. 65/2021 of June 2021). Law No. 111/2015 of October 2015 established the Albanian Geological Survey, which carries out geologic activities, collects information for and monitors the natural resource database, regulates the interactions between public and private entities regarding exploration permits, and promotes the maximum use of mining resources for the public’s benefit. The National Agency of Natural Resources is responsible for monitoring and evaluating mining agreements for minerals, hydrocarbons, and energy, and ensuring compliance with Government policies and laws during extraction and reclamation activities. Most mineral commodities were produced by domestic and international private companies. Albania’s leading five export partners in 2024 were Italy, Serbia, Greece, Germany, and Spain, in order of value of exports. Italy was Albania’s leading import partner, followed by China, Turkey, Greece, and Germany. 

In 2024, Albania was not a globally significant producer of mineral commodities. Production of mineral commodities represented only a minor part of the economy of Albania. Mineral commodities produced in Albania included cement, chromium, common clay, copper, ferroalloys, gypsum, lime, limestone, marble, nickel, industrial sand and gravel, sandstone, raw steel, and steel products. In addition to the previously listed commodities, bauxite, dolomite, kaolin, olivinite, sea salt, and silica may also have been produced; however, available information was inadequate to make reliable estimates of output. 

The legislative framework for the mineral sector in Albania is provided by Law No. 10081 of 2009 “On Licenses, Authorizations, and Permits in the Republic of Albania” (amended by Law No. 72/2021 of May 2021) and Law No. 10304 of 2010 “On the Mining Sector in the Republic of Albania” (amended by Law No. 65/2021 of June 2021). Law No. 111/2015 of October 2015, established the Albanian Geological Survey, which carries out geologic activities, collects information for and monitors the natural resource database, regulates the interactions between public and private entities regarding exploration permits, and promotes the maximum use of mining resources for the public’s benefit. The National Agency of Natural Resources is responsible for monitoring and evaluating mining agreements for minerals, hydrocarbons, and energy, and overseeing compliance with Government policies and laws during extraction and reclamation activities. Most mineral commodities were produced by domestic and international private companies. Albania’s leading five export partners in 2024 were Italy, Serbia, Greece, Germany, and Spain, in order of value of exports. Italy was Albania’s leading import partner, followed by China, Turkey, Greece, and Germany (Albanian Geological Survey, 2025; Albania Institute of Statistics, 2025a, p. 4; 2025b, p. 1; National Agency of Natural Resources, 2025a, b).  

Data on mineral production are in the Production table (formerly table 1). The Facilities table (formerly table 2) is a list of major mineral industry facilities. More-extensive coverage of government policies and programs can be found in previous editions of this chapter in the U.S. Geological Survey Minerals Yearbook, volume III, Area Reports—International—Europe and Central Eurasia, which are available at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/europ…;  

Production table

(Metric tons, gross weight, unless otherwise specified)

References Cited  

• Albanian Geological Survey, 2025, Misioni [Mission]: Tirana, Albania, Albanian Geological Survey. (Accessed September 17, 2025, at https://www.gsa.gov.al/misioni.html.) [In Albanian.] 

• Albania Institute of Statistics, 2025a, International trade of goods, 2024: Tirana, Albania, Albania Institute of Statistics, June 24, 4 p. (Accessed December 22, 2025, at https://www.instat.gov.al/media/vhhfxvkq/international-trade-of-goods-2….) 

• Albania Institute of Statistics, 2025b, Results on industrial production survey—PRODCOM: Tirana, Albania, Albania Institute of Statistics, September 26, 4 p. (Accessed December 22, 2025, at https://www.instat.gov.al/media/tragbhls/results-on-industrial-prouctio….) 

• National Agency of Natural Resources [Albania], 2025a, Legal procedure for the approval of mining permits: Tirana, Albania, National Agency of Natural Resources. (Accessed September 17, 2025, at https://www.akbn.gov.al/legal-framework/?lang=en.) 

• National Agency of Natural Resources [Albania], 2025b, Mission and vision: Tirana, Albania, National Agency of Natural Resources. (Accessed December 22, 2025, at https://www.akbn.gov.al/mission/?lang=en.)