Beans market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

North Macedonia's production of fresh or chilled beans varied considerably over the 2018–2023 period. Output began at 12 248 tonnes in 2018, declined to 10 820 tonnes the following year, then edged up to 11 105 tonnes in 2020. A steep drop to 9 707 tonnes occurred in 2021, before a recovery to 10 839 tonnes in 2022. Production closed the period at 10 435 tonnes in 2023.

The modest rise in 2020 took place against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, which boosted consumer interest in healthy, non-perishable foods such as beans. This shift in preferences supported demand during the year.

By 2023, the continuing war in Ukraine was exerting pressure on agricultural supply chains and input costs across the region. These disruptions contributed to the slight decrease in bean production observed in North Macedonia that year.

Production beans in North Macedonia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beans, 2017-2020

World map of production of beans, 2017-2020

In 2020, North Macedonia produced 11 105 tonnes of beans, marking a 2.6% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 12 248 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 11.7%, while the largest increase was observed in 2018, with a 23.0% rise.

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

Exports beans from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed notable fluctuations during this period. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 097 kg, while the maximum reached 34 560 kg in 2020, representing a 6.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, bean exports from North Macedonia increased by 65.4% compared to the prior year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 75.6% decrease, and the most substantial increase was in 2019, with a 309.9% surge.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary destinations for North Macedonia's bean exports in kind were Canada, accounting for 37.5% of exports, the United States with 28.5%, and Germany at 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 73.6% 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, $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The minimum export value was recorded in 2018 at 16 786 US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 89 723 US dollars, showing a 5.3-fold variation. In 2020, bean exports in value terms rose by 88.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2018, with a 59.0% drop, and the most significant increase was in 2019, with a 183.5% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main markets for North Macedonia's bean exports in value terms were the United States, contributing 41.2% of exports, Canada with 31.5%, and Germany at 5.6%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 78.3% 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 beans to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, North Macedonia's bean imports reached 24 kg, reflecting a 53.8% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports declined by 98.2%, equating to an average annual decrease of 73.6%.

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

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, the key sources for bean imports in kind were Germany, representing 41.6% of imports, China with 31.2%, and Albania at 25.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 98.8% 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, $ US

In 2020, North Macedonia's bean imports amounted to 12 US dollars, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 99.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -81.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and Germany were the dominant partners for bean imports in value terms, while other countries collectively made up the remainder of the share.

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

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