PROEKSPORT ALBANIA ASSOCIATION GARMENT&FOOTWEAR PRODUCERS

PROEKSPORT ALBANIA Association is a leading industrial and export-oriented organisation representing over 700 manufacturing factories across Albania, employing more than 65,000 workers nationwide. Its member companies account for approximately 32% of Albania’s total “Made in Albania” exports, with a combined annual turnover of around €1.2 billion, making the association a key contributor to the national industrial economy and international trade.

The association acts as a strategic platform for coordination, advocacy and capacity-building for export-focused manufacturing and industrial enterprises. It supports its members in enhancing competitiveness, productivity and resilience through innovation, digital transformation and compliance with EU and international standards.

PROEKSPORT ALBANIA actively promotes workforce upskilling, skills development and the adoption of advanced technologies within industrial SMEs, with a strong focus on Industry 4.0, digital skills and sustainable industrial practices. The association also facilitates access to European programmes and international partnerships, including Horizon Europe, Digital Europe and Erasmus+, supporting the involvement of its members as industrial partners, end-users and pilot sites in collaborative projects.

With a solid industrial base and measurable economic impact, PROEKSPORT ALBANIA plays a central role in strengthening Albania’s export capacity, industrial development and integration into European value chains, contributing to long-term competitiveness and inclusive growth.