Beer market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the beer market in North Macedonia saw modest movements, with a slight increase in 2019 followed by a drop to $51.2 million in 2020.

The following years were marked by greater volatility: a sharp rebound in 2021 gave way to another contraction in 2022, before the market expanded dramatically in 2023 to $72.1 million and reached $75.2 million in 2024.

Production beer in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Beer production in North Macedonia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 48 439 thousand US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 2.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 11.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.7%. 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

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Following a two-year increase, beer production in North Macedonia declined. In 2020, 66 159 thousand liters of beer were produced, representing an 11.2% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The peak was in 2019 at 74 539 thousand liters, while the largest increase of 6.8% was recorded in 2018.

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

Exports beer from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, K l

In 2020, North Macedonia's beer export volume amounted to 5 711 thousand liters, a decrease of 27.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 28.8%, equating to an average annual decline of 10.7%. The largest increase was 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 top buyers of beer from North Macedonia. Serbia accounted for 58.0% of exports in kind, Albania for 11.2%, and Australia for 1.0%, together making up 70.2% of total exports in kind.

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 a two-year uptick, exported beer volumes from North Macedonia declined. In 2020, exports totaled 3 198 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 7.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest value was 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

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia, Albania, and Australia consistently led in the country structure of 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 beer to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, K l

After a two-year gain, beer deliveries to North Macedonia declined. In 2020, North Macedonia imported approximately 8 343 thousand liters of beer, down by 14.2% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.5%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 723 thousand liters, and the largest increase of 21.5% also occurred in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Romania, Serbia, and Poland were the key sources for imports in kind. Romania accounted for 36.0% of imports, Serbia for 23.4%, and Poland for 23.3%, together comprising 82.6% 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

Following a two-year gain, North Macedonia's volume of beer imports declined. In 2020, 5 932 thousand US dollars of beer was imported, reflecting a significant decrease of 10.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 24.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 7.5%. The peak value was in 2019 at 6 609 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 19.1% also recorded that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Poland, and Serbia were the main destinations for beer imports to North Macedonia in value terms. Romania accounted for 39.0% of imports, Poland for 18.7%, and Serbia for 18.5%, together making up 76.2% of total imports.

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

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