This is a list of the main supermarket chains that currently operate within Albania. These chains are the successful leaders of the consumer goods market in the locations they operate at.
| Name | Type | Parent company | Stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash&Carry Elbasan | Supermarket, Hypermarket | Planet Kb | 3 |
| Spar | Supermarket, Hypermarket | Balfin Group | 83 |
| Conad | Supermarket, Hypermarket | Conad | 30 |
| Eco Market | Supermarket | Eco Market | 25 |
| Extra Market | Supermarket, Hypermarket | Extra Market | 10 |
| Big Market | Supermarket, Hypermarket | Big Market | 135 |
| Market Xhangolli | Supermarket | Market Xhangolli | 18 |
| Pronatyra MD | Supermarket | Pronatyra MD | 12 |
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