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Cereal germ market in North Macedonia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for cereal germ in North Macedonia showed considerable fluctuation between 2018 and 2023. Starting from a high of 4 449 t in 2018, market volume dropped sharply to 3 176 t the following year. It partially recovered to 3 527 t by 2021 but then declined again, reaching 3 077 t in 2023.

The contraction in 2023 was driven primarily by the loss of the Russian export market for agricultural products, which severely affected local producers of cereal grains and their by-products. Additionally, strained political relations with Bulgaria reduced cross-border trade and consumer demand in frontier regions.

In 2024, authorities approved a reform program under the Reform and Growth Instrument, aimed at improving the economic environment. The country also continued aligning its legislation with EU requirements and diversifying its agricultural export markets, which could reshape the operating landscape for cereal germ producers.

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. In kind, 2018-2023, K t
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, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cereal germ in North Macedonia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cereal germ, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

North Macedonia's cereal germ production rebounded after two consecutive years of decline. In 2020, the country produced 3.5 K t of cereal germ, marking an 8.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 24.2%, with an average annual decline of 8.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 3.2 K t, which also saw the steepest drop of 28.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	(28.6%)	8.7%	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cereal germ from North Macedonia

Market reports indicate that North Macedonia did not export any cereal germ between 2017 and 2020.

Imports cereal germ to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest imports were recorded in 2019 at 1 004 kg, while the highest occurred in 2017, resulting in a 13.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, North Macedonia imported approximately 2 028 kg of cereal germ, which represents a 102.0% increase compared to 2019. The sharpest decline was observed in 2019 at 76.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.2%)	(76.4%)	102.0%	(46.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece was the primary supplier of cereal germ to North Macedonia, contributing 74.2% of total imports by volume. Other countries accounted for the remainder.

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, $ US

After two years of decline, the value of cereal germ imports into North Macedonia rose. In 2020, imports totaled 5 523 US dollars, showing a strong year-over-year increase of 13.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, import values decreased by 79.8%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 41.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 860 US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 at 59.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(59.1%)	(56.5%)	13.7%	(41.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Greece and Germany were the main sources of imports in value terms, together accounting for 85.5% of total flows. Other trading partners played a much smaller role individually.

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