Alcoholic beer market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The alcoholic beer market in North Macedonia experienced a period of fluctuation between 2018 and 2024. It began with modest growth, reaching a value of USD 52.9 million in 2019, before declining to USD 51.1 million in 2020. This contraction was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely reduced on-premise consumption in hotels, restaurants, and cafes.

A strong post-pandemic recovery followed in 2021, pushing the market value to USD 57.6 million. However, this gain was reversed in 2022 as the market size fell sharply to USD 49.5 million, a downturn likely connected to broader economic pressures, including the global energy crisis which affected production costs and consumer spending.

The market then entered a phase of vigorous expansion, soaring to USD 71.7 million in 2023 and further to USD 74.9 million in 2024. This growth was supported by capital investments in brewing facilities, a sustained consumer shift towards non-alcoholic beer variants, and increased demand stimulated by major European sporting events.

Production alcoholic beer in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

North Macedonia's alcoholic beer production value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 48 439 thousand US dollars, representing a slight contraction of 2.8% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 11.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 50 335 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 16.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in North Macedonia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

World map of production of alcoholic beer, 2017-2020

After two years of growth, North Macedonia's alcoholic beer production volume declined. In 2020, 66 159 thousand liters were produced, down by 11.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 74 539 thousand liters, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

Exports alcoholic beer from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, K l

In 2020, North Macedonia's alcoholic beer export volume totaled 5 711 thousand liters, marking a sharp decline of 27.4% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 28.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Albania, and Australia were the key partners for North Macedonia's alcoholic beer exports in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 58.0% of exports, Albania for 11.2%, and Australia for 1.0%, together representing 70.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, alcoholic beer exports from North Macedonia declined in value. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 198 thousand US dollars, a controlled drop of 7.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 3 451 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 1.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Albania, and Australia were the primary destinations for North Macedonia's alcoholic beer exports in value terms. Serbia represented 57.1% of exports, Albania 11.8%, and Australia 2.0%, collectively accounting for 71.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2017-2020

Imports alcoholic beer to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, K l

Following two years of increase, alcoholic beer import volumes into North Macedonia declined. In 2020, imports reached approximately 8 197 thousand liters, a decrease of 14.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 13.2%, with an annualized rate of 4.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 583 thousand liters, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 21.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Serbia, and Poland were the leading sources for alcoholic beer imports into North Macedonia in volume terms. Romania accounted for 35.6% of imports, Serbia for 23.7%, and Poland for 23.2%, together making up 82.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of gains, alcoholic beer import values into North Macedonia declined. In 2020, imports stood at 5 836 thousand US dollars, which is 10.4% less than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 23.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 6 510 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 18.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Serbia, and Poland formed the core of alcoholic beer imports into North Macedonia in value terms. Romania represented 38.6% of imports, Serbia 18.8%, and Poland 18.6%, collectively accounting for 76.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2017-2020