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Czech republic
Poland
Slovakia
Hungary
EU member since 2004
GDP $296 billion
Population 10.7 million
Unemployment 2.3%
Annual R&D investment 1.7 % of GDP
EU member since 2004
GDP $114.87 billion
Population 5.46 million
Unemployment 7.7%
Annual R&D investment 0.8% of GDP
EU member since 2004
GDP $674.05 billion
Population 37.95 million
Unemployment 3.20%
Annual R&D investment 1.4% of GDP
EU member since 2004
GDP $182.28 billion
Population 9.63 million
Unemployment 3.90%
Annual R&D investment 1.5% of GDP
As a medium-sized, open, export-driven economy, the Czech Republic is heavily dependent on foreign demand, especially from the Eurozone. Almost 84 percent of Czech exports go to fellow EU states. Of that amount, more than 60 percent are shipped to the Eurozone and 32 percent to the Czech Republic's largest trading partner, Germany.
Import commodities include machinery and transport equipment, manufactures, electronic equipment, chemicals and fuels.
The main export commodities are automobiles, machinery, automotive parts, and information and communications technology.
The Czech economy continued to expand in 2022 albeit at a slower pace than the blistering growth rate in 2015-2019.
Growth continued to be driven by domestic demand and strong growth in investment and trade.
Annual R&D investment - 1.7 percent of GDP.
The unemployment rate is the lowest in the EU at 2.3 percent.
The Czech Republic hosts one of the highest concentrations of automotive-related manufacturing and design activity in the world. The Czech automotive industry employs more than 150,000 people and accounts for more than 20% of both Czech manufacturing output and Czech exports.
The Czech automotive center of excellence plays a key role not only in the European but also in the global perspective. Based on the country's century-long engineering tradition, good infrastructure and skilled workforce, it significantly contributes to automotive manufacturing and R&D. Over the course of last five years, these investors created over 10,000 new jobs and invested more than EUR 1.4 billion in the Czech automotive industry.
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Engineering forms the backbone of the Czech economy and its manufacturing base is made up of more than 1,100 companies. These companies are especially involved in the field of energy engineering, transport engineering, production of machining and shaping tools, metallurgy and production of structures and metal components.
Czech engineering companies supply complete industrial equipment – i.e. turbines, machining and shaping tools, air-conditioning equipment, building machines, agriculture machines and food processing machines.
The Czech Republic exports almost 90% of its engineering production, especially to EU countries, whereas its presence has also been consolidated in the Asian and Latin American markets. Production shows a growth also due to new technologies, such as nanotechnologies, sophisticated electronics, automated systems and mechatronics.
Environmental Technologies
Medical Equipment
Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry
Glass and Ceramic Industry
Furniture Industry
Building Industry
ICT Sector
Food Industry
Industrial Design
Albania
Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
North Macedonia
Montenegro
Kosovo
Population: 2.8 million
EU candidate country
GDP $17 billion
Population: 6.7 million
EU candidate country
GDP $66 billion
Population: 3.5 million
Potential EU candidate
GDP $23 billion
Population: 1.9 million
Potential EU candidate
GDP $8.4 billion
Population: 0.6 million
Potential EU candidate
GDP $4.8 billion
Population: 1.8 million
EU candidate country
GDP $12.3 billion
3 million tourists visit Albania every year.
There are two seas: Ionian Sea and Adriatic sea at Albania coast.
There are invest opportunities in hotel resorts and apartments.
Very important place for tourism are Albanian Alps and cities and ports Durrës, Vlora, Shëngjin, Saranda and capital city Tirana.
More then 5,5 million tourists visit Western Balkans countries
- Albania 3 million in 2020,
- Serbia 1.8 million in 2020,
- Monte Negro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia - rest.
The main agricultural products in Albania are tobacco, figs, olives, wheat, maize, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, sugar beets, grapes, meat, honey, dairy products, and medicinal and aromatic plants. Exports of medicinal and aromatic plants in 2021 totaled 15,000 tonnes worth $60 million.
Wine industry
Grapes are some of Albania's most important natural resources since they are vital to the country's wine industry. There are several types of grapes indigenous to Albania such as Manakuq, Pulës, Mjaltëz, and Stambolleshë. Some of the central regions where grapes are grown in Albania include the central hilly region and the coastal plains.
Freshwater and salt water fish. In Albania, marine fishing occurs in the Ionian Sea as well as the Adriatic Sea. Most of the freshwater fishing in the most prominent lakes being Lake Prespa, Lake Shkodër, and Lake Butrint.
Despite a large number of fish resources in the country, Albania's fishing industry is relatively underdeveloped. The type of fish farmed in Albania depends mainly on the region, and the most common fish kept in the southeastern section of the country is trout. The most common species of marine fish cultivated in Albania include European bass, silver carp, and gilt-head bream.
Albania has some of the largest mineral deposits on the European continent. Some of the minerals that can be found within Albania's borders include crude petroleum, limestone, gypsum, iron, gold, chromium and coal in total up to 3% of GDP.
Chromium is one of the most important minerals in Albania as the country is considered one of the leading producers of the minerals internationally.
Gold has been one of Albania's most important natural resources since the medieval era. One of the central regions in Albania where gold is mined is the Puke region where the Perlat Copper-Gold-Silver-Cobalt mine is situated. An analysis was carried out in different regions to search for gold in the country. According to the analysis, Albania's gold reserves were estimated to be 14 million tons.
Footwear, apparel and clothing. Lumber, oil, cement, chemicals, automotive parts.
Hydro-power Albania's most important hydroelectric plants are situated along the River Drin such as Skavica, Fierza, Vau i Dejës, and Koman.
Water is an essential natural resource in Albania as it is vital for the generation of the country's electricity. Apart from being used for electricity generation, water in Albania is also used for numerous other purposes such as agricultural and industrial use.
Beverages - The bottled water market in Albania was equal to $ 59 million USD in 2015. Until 2025, the water market in Albania is forecast to reach $84.13 million (in retail prices), thus increasing at a CAGR of 2.60% p. a. for the period 2020-2025.
Raki In Albania, a drink of hospitality, as in most Balkans, raki, is a distillate made mainly from plums, blackberries, mulberry berries, or grapes.
The Port of Durrës is the largest seaport of Albania, situated in the city of Durrës.
The Port of Durrës has approximately 763 metres (2,503 ft) of alongside pier space on the West Mole and a fishing harbor lies at the north end of the East Mole.
Several wrecks are located near the entrance channel to the Port of Durrës. The port ranks as the largest passenger port in Albania and one of the largest passenger port in the Adriatic Sea, with annual passenger volume of approximately 1.5 million.
Besides its natural beauty, Durrës has many spots of cultural interest and the fort located at the summit of the old city, from which you can enjoy a unique panorama.
Vlora’s ferry port is nested inside the very large bay at the very sea promenade, about 5 km from the center of Vlora. It is the second largest port in the country. Vlore remains a major seaport and commercial center, with a significant fishing and industrial sector. The starting point of Albanian Riviera is city of Vlora. The city has a very Mediterrian feel to it. There is a winding drive that takes you around the edges of the golden sand Bays of Vlora, surrounded by pine forests and olive groves.
Website: https://www.portivlore.com/
Shëngjin Port, is the northernmost seaport in Albania and is frequently accessed by cargo and fishing vessels. Shëngjin is the third largest port in Albania and the Harbor’s access point is located on the northwest part of the city. A well sheltered outer harbor is surrounded by popular holiday beaches. Shëngjin’s shore lies on approximately 3 km and is a growing tourist destination, well known for its beaches and resort accommodations.
The Port of Saranda is the main harbor of Saranda, the most southern port of entry in Albanian. At the port there is a ferry terminal for international departures and arrivals and customs clearance. Situated opposite of the Island of Corfu, it is now mostly visited by day trippers who come to enjoy the excellent climate of 290 sunny days. From the terminal building you can get directly onto the main beachfront boulevard of Saranda and it’s just a small walk to the center of town. Saranda sits in a wide bay, fringed with beaches and backed by a promenade. Saranda is a great spot for exploring the nearby coast where you will find some of the very best beaches in Albania.
