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Beer and brewing products market in North Macedonia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The beer and brewing products market in North Macedonia experienced significant value fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After initial stability around 52–53 million USD, the market contracted in 2020 before a sharp rebound in 2021. A pronounced downturn in 2022 was followed by a period of vigorous expansion, with the market value climbing to 72.3 million USD in 2023 and reaching 75.3 million USD in 2024.

This growth trajectory from 2022 onward coincided with rising domestic production, which increased from 45.6 million USD in 2022 to 68.7 million USD in 2024. Imports also expanded steadily over the latter part of the period, contributing to the overall market expansion, while exports saw more modest growth.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in North Macedonia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 beer and brewing products in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Beer and brewing products production in North Macedonia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 48 439 thousand US dollars, down 2.8% from the previous year. Production increased by 11.6% overall between 2017 and 2020, averaging 3.7% annually. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 50 335 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 16.0% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.0%	(1.0%)	(2.8%)	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, beer and brewing products production in North Macedonia declined. In 2020, 66 159 tonnes were produced, representing a significant drop of 11.2% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.4%, with an average annual decline of 1.1%. The peak was in 2019 at 74 539 tonnes, while the largest increase of 6.8% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	2.0%	(11.2%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beer and brewing products from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

North Macedonia exported 5 742 tonnes of beer and brewing products in 2020, a sharp decline of 27.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 28.8%, averaging a 10.7% annual decrease. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	4.6%	(27.3%)	(10.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Serbia, Albania, and Australia—together accounted for 70.2% of North Macedonia's total beer and brewing products exports in volume terms.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, North Macedonia's beer and brewing products exports declined. In 2020, exports stood at 3 198 thousand US dollars, down 7.3% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 5%, with an average annual decline of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 451 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 1.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	1.9%	(7.3%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia (57.1% of exports by value), Albania (11.8%), and Australia (2.0%) were the primary buyers of beer and brewing products from North Macedonia, jointly accounting for 71.0% of total exports in value terms.

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 beer and brewing products to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of increase, beer and brewing products imports into North Macedonia declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 9 066 tonnes, marking a robust drop of 16.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 16.5%, averaging 5.2% annually. The peak was in 2019 at 10 868 tonnes, with the largest increase of 27.3% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.7%	27.3%	(16.6%)	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania (32.8% of imports by volume), Poland (22.6%), and Serbia (21.7%) were the largest contributors to North Macedonia's beer and brewing products imports, together making up 77.2% of total volume.

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, K $ US

After two years of growth, beer and brewing products imports into North Macedonia declined. In 2020, imports stood at 5 959 thousand US dollars, down 10.8% from a year earlier. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 22.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 680 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 19.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.5%	19.1%	(10.8%)	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania (38.6% of imports by value), Poland (18.5%), and Serbia (18.3%) were the largest suppliers of beer and brewing products to North Macedonia, together forming 75.4% of total imports in value terms.

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