Kosovo’s free trade agreement with Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland is scheduled to enter into force on October 1, 2026, the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, Trade and Innovation said at an information session for businesses.

Minister Mimoza Kusari-Lila said the agreement provides for duty-free access for Kosovo’s industrial products in EFTA markets. Tariffs on imports from EFTA countries will be phased out gradually, while agricultural trade will be governed by special arrangements, including quotas for some products.

The agreement also covers trade in services. Kusari-Lila said Kosovo is the only country in the region to have negotiated services as part of its free trade agreement with EFTA.

She said the deal could create opportunities to increase exports, attract investment and build partnerships with international companies. She also urged businesses to invest in technology and production capacity and meet international standards.

According to figures cited by the minister, Kosovo exported more than €100 million in goods to EFTA countries in 2025, up 15% from 2024 and equal to 11% of the country’s total exports. Switzerland accounted for 91% of Kosovo’s goods exports to the bloc.

Imports from EFTA countries reached about €53 million in 2025, a 20.4% increase year on year, representing 0.8% of Kosovo’s total imports. Kusari-Lila said Kosovo also has a positive balance in services trade, with Switzerland accounting for about 20% of Kosovo’s services exports.