On February 2016 the value of exports was 18 billion lekë, decreasing by 4.5 % compared with February 2015 and increasing by 7.2 % compared with January 2016. The value of imports in February 2016, was 42 billion lekë, increasing by 6.8 % compared with February 2015 and 19.1 % compared with January 2016. This month the trade deficit is 24 billion lekë signing an increase by 16.9 % compared with February 2015 and 29.6 % compared with January 2016.