Carrots and turnips market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market volume for fresh carrots and turnips in North Macedonia demonstrated significant volatility, declining from 7 084 t to 5 195 t. The most pronounced drop occurred in 2019, when the market contracted sharply to 4 905 t. A partial recovery followed in 2020, but the overall trend remained downward until 2023, when the market stabilized around 5 200 t.

In 2023, the war in Ukraine altered regional trade flows, prompting North Macedonian exporters to redirect shipments of agricultural goods, including carrots and turnips, toward Bulgaria as an alternative to the Russian market. This shift contributed to a notable increase in exports, which reached 670 t, helping to balance the market and support the observed stabilization in total domestic volume.

During 2024, the government implemented several measures directly affecting the fresh vegetable market. These included price caps, a mandate for retailers to stock specific quantities, and a reduction in import duties to lower food costs. Additionally, new rules for labeling domestic produce were introduced to influence consumer choice, while profit margin restrictions were enforced to control distribution markups and support local producers.

Production carrots and turnips in North Macedonia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

In 2020, North Macedonia produced 4 544 tonnes of carrots and turnips, marking a robust 18.7% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 31.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 5 317 tonnes, which represented a 54.3% increase from the previous year. However, 2019 saw the largest decline of 28.0%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production value reached its peak in 2018 and its lowest point in 2017, with a 1.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the output of carrots and turnips in North Macedonia was valued at 1 391 thousand US dollars, representing a 26.6% increase compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 579 thousand US dollars, which marked a 71.9% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 30.4% decrease.

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

Exports carrots and turnips from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, varying by a factor of 9.1. In 2020, North Macedonia's exports of carrots and turnips amounted to 101 tonnes, corresponding to a steep 62.6% year-over-year increase. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 11 tonnes, which represented a 77.2% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 460.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia (66.1% of exports in kind), Poland (9.3% of exports in kind), and Montenegro (1.9% of exports in kind) were the main markets for North Macedonia's carrot and turnip exports, together accounting for 77.2% of total 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, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export values reached their minimum in 2018 and peaked in 2020, changing by a multiple of 9.4. In 2020, North Macedonia exported 30.9 thousand US dollars worth of carrots and turnips, reflecting an intense 73.4% year-over-year increase. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3.3 thousand US dollars, which marked a 74.6% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 441.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia (69.7% of exports in value terms), Poland (6.8% of exports in value terms), and Montenegro (1.7% of exports in value terms) together accounted for 78.3% of total exports in value terms, remaining the main destinations for carrots and turnips from North Macedonia.

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 carrots and turnips to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, varying 2.1 times between these years. In 2020, North Macedonia's imports of carrots and turnips totalled 2 157 tonnes, marking a steep 89.6% rise from a year earlier. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 138 tonnes, which represented a 36.0% decline.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Serbia acted as the main source for carrots and turnips imported into North Macedonia, consistently absorbing 99.3% of total imports in kind.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import values reached their minimum in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 1.7 times. In 2020, cross-border shipments of carrots and turnips into North Macedonia reached 616.7 thousand US dollars, which is 71.0% greater year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 360.5 thousand US dollars, representing a 35.6% decline.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Serbia remained the almost exclusive supplier of carrots and turnips to North Macedonia, with a share of 99.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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