The daily coffee, soon an expensive pleasure?

The prices of coffee, cocoa and bananas are rising while demand is growing. Climate crisis, competitive pressure and insufficient cultivation conditions are endangering production. A worrying development for consumers.

Coffee Prices Rise in Albania: Beloved Daily Ritual Turns into a Luxury for Many

TIRANA – Coffee, a daily ritual deeply embedded in Albanian culture, is becoming increasingly expensive, sparking concerns that the beloved beverage may be turning into a luxury item for many. In April 2025, the price of coffee and cocoa rose by 4.7% year-on-year — the steepest increase recorded since February 2022, according to official inflation data.In a Coffee Bar in the center of Tirana, May 2025The sharpest price hikes have been noted in T…