EuropeChemical Supplier & Exporter to Albania
Albania's industrial chemistry is shaped by resources rather than large chemical plants. Onshore oil fields around Fier and Patos, chromium mines at Bulqizë and ferrochrome smelting at Elbasan use drilling, flotation and analytical chemicals, while cement works and a garment and footwear sector buy dyes, auxiliaries and process chemicals. Albania is also a notable exporter of wild-collected medicinal herbs, creating demand for extraction solvents and assay reagents. We supply these users via Durrës, with air freight to Tirana for testing labs.
Nhava Sheva / MundraDurrës Sea 25–35 days Tirana (TIA)Air 4–7 days
Main seaportsDurrës, Vlorë, Shëngjin
Cargo airportsTirana (TIA)
Chemical regulatorMinistry of Tourism and Environment / National Environment Agency (chemicals rules being aligned with EU REACH/CLP)
Pharma regulatorAKBPM (National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices)
Transit from IndiaSea 25–35 · Air 4–7 days
CurrencyAlbanian lek (ALL)
CapitalTirana
Trade agreementsMFN terms
What we supply to Albania
Product divisions ranked by demand from Albania's Crude oil production, Chromium mining & ferrochrome, Cement & construction materials sectors.
Laboratory Chemicals & Reagents
Analytical reagents, AR/GR and ACS-grade salts, acids, indicators, buffers and volumetric…
2,501 products · AlbaniaIndustrial & Specialty Chemicals
Bulk and specialty chemicals for water treatment, coatings, textiles, polymers, agro, foo…
876 products · AlbaniaInorganic Chemicals, Metals & Advanced Materials
Inorganic salts, high-purity metals and oxides, rare earth compounds, catalysts precursor…
5,224 products · AlbaniaSolvents
HPLC, LC-MS, spectroscopy, AR and bulk industrial solvents - methanol, acetonitrile, IPA,…
590 products · AlbaniaAPIs & Bulk Drugs
Active pharmaceutical ingredients and bulk drugs sourced from Indian manufacturers, with…
385 products · AlbaniaLife Science & Biochemicals
Amino acids, buffers, enzymes and substrates, culture media components, detergents, stain…
2,723 products · AlbaniaImpurities & Reference Standards
Pharmacopoeial and non-pharmacopoeial impurities, metabolites, nitrosamines and working s…
27,990 products · AlbaniaPharma Intermediates & Building Blocks
Advanced and key starting materials, heterocycles, chiral building blocks and reagents fo…
9,200 products · AlbaniaImporting chemicals into Albania
Albania is an EU candidate that is progressively aligning its chemicals framework with REACH and CLP. Importers should check current notification and labelling requirements with the environmental authorities. Medicines and APIs are regulated by the National Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices, and precursor chemicals need import authorisation. Durrës handles most container traffic, typically via Mediterranean transhipment.
Key chemical-consuming industries
Crude oil productionChromium mining & ferrochromeCement & construction materialsPharmaceutical distributionTextiles & footwearAgriculture & medicinal herbs
Industrial & pharma hubs we ship to
Tirana · Durrës · Elbasan · Fier · Bulqizë
Documents supplied / typically required
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- Albanian-language labelling/SDS where required (prepared by the importer)
- Import authorisation for precursor or controlled chemicals where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Requirements depend on the product, quantity and end use. Our export desk confirms the document set with every quotation.
Laboratory Chemicals & Reagents popular with Albania buyers
Frequently asked questions — Albania
What is the usual shipping time from India to Durrës?
Most services tranship at a Mediterranean hub such as Piraeus, Gioia Tauro or Malta, so port-to-port transit from Nhava Sheva or Mundra is typically 25–35 days depending on vessel schedule and transhipment. Air freight to Tirana usually takes 4–7 days.
What documents come with each shipment to Albania?
We provide a COA and a 16-section GHS-format SDS with every shipment, together with the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill and certificate of origin. Local labelling and any national notification remain the importer's responsibility.
Which Incoterms and currencies apply for Albanian buyers?
We offer EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR and DAP Incoterms. CIF Durrës is the most common choice. Pricing is normally in EUR or USD rather than lek. Flammable solvents move under IMDG with a Dangerous Goods Declaration.
Which Incoterms do you offer for shipments to Albania?
We quote EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP and DAP depending on the product, mode and destination. DDP can be arranged case-by-case where local import rules allow.
What payment terms are available?
Standard terms are advance payment by telegraphic transfer (T/T). Letters of credit and other terms can be agreed for repeat or larger orders after due diligence.
Request a quote — delivery to Albania
We reply within one business day with price, pack options, lead time and documentation.
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