Customs revenues reached about Lek 69 billion or about Euro 690 million in the first four months of the year, realizing the plan of 101% by reaching a new record for the period under review in the history of Albanian customs, according to official sources from Customs.

Compared to the first four months of 2023, 7% more income has been realized (or about twice the rate of economic growth) or about Lek 4.5 billion (Euro 45 million) more. 

The customs point out that the exchange rate due to the devaluation of the euro and the US dollar has been unfavorable to the customs revenues with an effect of about Lek 5.5 billion (about Euro 55 million) and in the conditions of a more stable exchange rate the revenues from the customs for the four months would be about Euro 90 million more compared to the same period of 2023.

The strong increase in the consumption of excise goods in consumption, compared to the same period a year ago, is noted, namely: 13,000 tons more fuel, 65 tons more cigarettes, 65 tons more coffee, and 2,250 tons more beer.

Revenues from customs for April 2024 were in the figure of Lek 18.9 billion or about Euro 189 million, marking the highest historical level for April over the years. 

Operational data from the General Directorate of Customs show that the main contribution was made by excise goods, mainly fuel, with customs clearance for consumption of more than 5,000 tons compared to April 2023.