 For a country like Kosovo, with a critically large trade deficit, exporting businesses and companies substituting imports are crucial for the country's economy and trade balance. Following the investments made through the MSME Grants program, nine enterprises have begun exporting for the first time, and those who already exported have increased their market shares in European and international markets, with exports from Kosovo reaching countries beyond the western Balkans, such as Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Turkey and the USA. Besides exports, the awarded enterprises are contributing to import substitution, providing quality and price competitive products and services relative to international competitors. With financial support from the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Grants program, LTS Kosovo, a producer of outdoor doors and security doors, were able to purchase a new technology system, enabling them to expand their portfolio with products such as studs and guides. There are few Kosovo producers of exclusive chocolate and sweets, and these products are therefore usually imported from abroad. But Sweet Pop is one of a few Kosovo producers that offer high-quality sweets competitive on both domestic and foreign markets. As a result of investments made, these enterprises have managed to expand domestic market shares and secure new export contracts, demonstrating how Kosovo enterprises can be competitive players on the global market if given the opportunity to invest in and develop their businesses.