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Asparagus market in North Macedonia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The asparagus market in North Macedonia grew from around 696 tons in 2018 to 730 tons in 2023, showing steady though uneven expansion. Initially a niche market with limited competition, the sector was supported by a growing consumer trend toward healthy eating, which bolstered demand for asparagus.

Market volume growth accelerated in 2020, reaching 730 tons, aided by producers increasingly using online sales platforms that improved market access. After a temporary dip in 2021, the market recovered and saw moderate growth through 2022‑2023, with producers showing consistent interest in expanding cultivation areas.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in North Macedonia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in North Macedonia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from North Macedonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from North Macedonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production asparagus in North Macedonia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, North Macedonia consistently ranked 30th globally in asparagus production volume.

Top producers of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of asparagus, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

North Macedonia's asparagus production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 741.7 t of asparagus, marking a 3.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 5.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	1.3%	3.1%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

North Macedonia's asparagus production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 760.6 K $ US, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.1%)	(10.5%)	(0.6%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asparagus from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, asparagus exports from North Macedonia totaled 15 395 kg, down 24.4% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 24.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.8%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 20 370 kg, which also saw the largest annual increase of 22.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.0%)	22.5%	(24.4%)	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia remained the primary buyer of asparagus from North Macedonia, accounting for 72.1% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, asparagus exports from North Macedonia amounted to 15 788 $ US, a decline of 27.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 37.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.3%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 8.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.3%)	8.2%	(27.2%)	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia was the largest destination for North Macedonia's asparagus exports in value terms, taking 69.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports asparagus to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, kg

Asparagus imports into North Macedonia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3 353 kg, up 2.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 22.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 671 kg, which also saw the largest annual decline of 2.4%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 22.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.4%)	22.2%	2.7%	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Peru and Mexico were the key sources for asparagus imports into North Macedonia, jointly accounting for 83.4% of total import volume, while other partners individually played much smaller roles.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of asparagus imports into North Macedonia stood at 10 614 $ US, representing a measured decrease of 6.1% from the prior year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 11 308 $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 91.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	82.6%	91.6%	(6.1%)	48.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Peru dominated North Macedonia's asparagus imports in value terms, accounting for 73.1% of total flows, with a fragmented group of other markets making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io