Alliaceous vegetables market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled alliaceous vegetables in North Macedonia exhibited steady growth from 2018 to 2022, with total volume rising from 64 388 tonnes to a peak of 75 824 tonnes. This expansion was supported by increasing domestic production, which climbed from 65 656 tonnes to 73 131 tonnes over the same period, despite a minor dip in 2021.

The market reached its highest level in 2022, a year characterized by a sharp decline in export volumes. Exports fell by over 27% compared to 2021, which kept a larger share of production within the country and directly contributed to the record domestic market volume observed that year.

In 2023, the market contracted by approximately 4% to 72 840 tonnes. This shift coincided with a recovery in export activity and a continued rise in imports, altering the supply dynamics that had previously supported market growth.

Production alliaceous vegetables in North Macedonia

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Top producers of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of alliaceous vegetables, 2017-2020

Alliaceous vegetable production in North Macedonia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 70 799 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, marking a 6.8% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 4.0%.

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

Exports alliaceous vegetables from North Macedonia

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In 2020, North Macedonia exported 5 282 tonnes of alliaceous vegetables, showing a moderate increase of 6.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 10.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 778 tonnes, following a significant increase of 21.0% that year. In contrast, exports saw their largest decline in 2019, dropping by 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Serbia, Poland, and Croatia—collectively accounted for 51.3% of North Macedonia's total alliaceous vegetable exports in volume terms.

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, alliaceous vegetable exports from North Macedonia declined in value. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 261 thousand US dollars, a sharp decrease of 45.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 2 302 thousand US dollars, driven by a substantial increase of 42.9% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Croatia, and Poland remained the top buyers of alliaceous vegetables from North Macedonia in value terms. Serbia accounted for 31.6% of exports, Croatia for 13.9%, and Poland for 10.0%, together making up 55.5% of total export value.

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 alliaceous vegetables to North Macedonia

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Following two years of growth, alliaceous vegetable imports into North Macedonia declined in volume. In 2020, the country imported 5 483 tonnes, a gradual decrease of 5.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 56.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 800 tonnes, after a notable increase of 28.6% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Albania, and Moldova were the primary suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to North Macedonia in volume terms. Serbia contributed 59.8% of imports, Albania 17.7%, and Moldova 5.5%, collectively representing 82.9% of total import volume.

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 improvement, North Macedonia's alliaceous vegetable imports declined in value. In 2020, imports totaled 1 742 thousand US dollars, down by 19.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 87.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.3%. The maximum value was achieved in 2019 at 2 168 thousand US dollars, following a significant increase of 61.6% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, the Netherlands, and Albania continued to be the main suppliers of alliaceous vegetables to North Macedonia in value terms. Serbia accounted for 49.8% of imports, the Netherlands for 17.2%, and Albania for 12.5%, together comprising 79.6% of total import value.

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

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