MAJLINDA ÇAKALLI1
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1 Department of Economics and Agrarian Policies, Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness, Agricultural University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania Author email: mcakalli@ubt.edu.al Abstract Both Albania and Kosovo have too small market, the latest being very important in terms of effectiveness, lower prices and competitiveness with foreign markets. History, tradition, customs, language and political will is bringing both countries and their markets together, sharing also the typicality of a dominating rural and agricultural sector. Despite the political willingness for removing any tariff and non – tariff barriers in trade, there has been a trade crisis between the two countries especially due to custom reference prices for key agricultural products, like potatoes, grapevine and dairy products. The research presented here shows the results of an analysis of this ‘common’ agricultural market, key products and draws some conclusions and recommendations for the policy–makers of both countries that are in the process of establishing such common market. Keywords: common market, agricultural trade, tariff and non-tariff barriers |