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Capsicum and pimenta fruits market in North Macedonia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh capsicum and pimenta fruits in North Macedonia demonstrated a strong upward trajectory from 2018 to 2023, increasing from 158 thousand tons to 223 thousand tons. This growth was primarily supported by rising domestic output, which climbed from 183 thousand tons to 247 thousand tons over the same period.

After a minor contraction to 155 thousand tons in 2019, the market accelerated sharply in 2020 and 2021, adding 23 and 23 thousand tons respectively. The pace of expansion moderated in the following years, with gains of 15 thousand tons in 2022 and 7 thousand tons in 2023.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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, 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 capsicum and pimenta fruits in North Macedonia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

North Macedonia was one of the world's leading producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits from 2017 to 2020, ranking 20th globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of capsicum and pimenta fruits, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

North Macedonia's capsicum and pimenta fruits production increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 204.9 thousand tons. This represented a solid year-over-year growth of 10.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 17%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.4%	1.4%	10.5%	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of capsicum and pimenta fruits production in North Macedonia grew for the third year in a row in 2020, totaling 132.7 million US dollars. This marked a significant 32.8% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value surged by 65%, with an annualized growth rate of 18.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.6%	16.5%	32.8%	18.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports capsicum and pimenta fruits from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, capsicum and pimenta fruits exports from North Macedonia declined in 2020 to 28 098 tons, down 11.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 24.7%, averaging 7.6% annually. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 31 852 tons, with the largest year-over-year increase of 22.2% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.7%	22.2%	(11.8%)	7.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia were the primary destinations for North Macedonia's capsicum and pimenta fruits exports in volume terms. Bulgaria accounted for 21.0% of exports, Serbia for 17.1%, and Croatia for 13.8%, together making up 51.8% of total export flows.

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

The value of capsicum and pimenta fruits exports from North Macedonia rose for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 18 199 thousand US dollars. This represented a 6.0% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 75.8%, with an annualized rate of 20.7%.

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	18.1%	40.4%	6.0%	20.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Serbia, Croatia, and Bulgaria were the three main markets for North Macedonia's capsicum and pimenta fruits exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 50.3% of total export value.

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 capsicum and pimenta fruits to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of capsicum and pimenta fruits into North Macedonia showed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports stood at 1 585 tons, reflecting a notable 11.0% year-over-year decline. The largest increase was observed in 2018, with a jump of 71.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	71.6%	57.1%	(11.0%)	33.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Albania, and Greece were the top sources for capsicum and pimenta fruits imports into North Macedonia in volume terms. Serbia contributed 39.8% of imports, Albania 26.8%, and Greece 24.7%, together representing 91.3% of total import flows.

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

The value of capsicum and pimenta fruits imports into North Macedonia increased for the third year in a row in 2020, totaling 1 055 thousand US dollars. This marked an 18.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value surged by 148.5%, with an annualized growth rate of 35.4%.

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	70.3%	23.2%	18.4%	35.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Albania, Serbia, and Greece were the main sources for capsicum and pimenta fruits imports into North Macedonia in value terms. Albania accounted for 38.5% of import value, Serbia for 26.7%, and Greece for 25.2%, collectively making up 90.4% of total import flows.

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