Kosovo energy sector hits records in consumption and imports

Data from the Statistical Yearbook of the Republic of Kosovo reveals several energy sector milestones between 2002 and 2025. Coal production reached a peak in 2016 with 8.8 million tons, while electricity production from thermal power plants hit a 24-year high in 2020, producing 6.66 TWh. Electricity exports peaked in 2022, whereas both electricity consumption and imports reached record levels in 2025.

In the fuel market, Kosovo imported approximately 74 million liters of oil derivatives in September, consisting of 66.67 million liters of diesel and 7.33 million liters of gasoline. Despite diesel prices rising to approximately 1.95 euros per liter and gasoline reaching 1.65 euros per liter in September, import volumes remained significant. From January to September, total imports of oil and gasoline reached roughly 708.3 million liters, averaging 78.7 million liters per month.