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Edible brassicas market in North Macedonia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in North Macedonia saw a brief expansion in 2019, reaching 119 thousand tonnes. This period of growth was followed by a sustained multi-year contraction beginning in 2020.

Market volume fell to 110.9 thousand tonnes in 2020 and continued to decline each year, dropping to 101.1 thousand tonnes in 2021 and 90.9 thousand tonnes in 2022. The contraction accelerated sharply in 2023, with the market shrinking by 20% to 72.6 thousand tonnes.

Overall, from 2018 to 2023, the domestic market for edible brassicas in North Macedonia decreased by more than 36%, reflecting a significant reduction in available volume.

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 edible brassicas in North Macedonia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, North Macedonia produced 169.0 thousand tons of edible brassicas, marking a slight decrease of 3.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 7.1%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 2.4%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 4.5% reduction, while 2019 saw a modest increase of 0.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.5%)	0.3%	(3.0%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports edible brassicas from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, North Macedonia's exports of edible brassicas rebounded in volume. In 2020, the country exported 58 350 tons, showing a limited rise of 5.2% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports overall decreased by 5.1%, averaging an annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 55 482 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	(7.3%)	5.2%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Poland, and Bulgaria were among the largest buyers of edible brassicas from North Macedonia, accounting for 14.0%, 11.9%, and 8.1% of exports in kind, respectively. However, together they represented only 34.0% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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 a two-year increase, North Macedonia's edible brassicas export volume declined in value terms. In 2020, exports amounted to 14 620 thousand US dollars, a fall of 43.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10.4%, with an average annual decline of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 25 956 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 37.5%.

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	15.7%	37.5%	(43.7%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the value of edible brassicas exports from North Macedonia was spread across various markets. Poland, Romania, and Serbia were key destinations, accounting for 15.2%, 14.7%, and 7.6% of exports in value terms, respectively. Together, they made up only 37.5% of total flows, highlighting a broad market diversification.

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 edible brassicas to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, North Macedonia's imports of edible brassicas totaled 299 tons, reflecting an increase of 9.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 39.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 273 tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 537 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 49.3% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.9%	(49.3%)	9.7%	(15.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Albania, Greece, and Poland were the key sources for imports in kind of edible brassicas to North Macedonia, accounting for 60.3%, 14.9%, and 4.2% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 79.4% of total 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 market for edible brassicas imports in North Macedonia showed volatility during these years. The highest value was recorded in 2018, while the lowest occurred in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.3 times. In 2020, imports totaled 139 thousand US dollars, down by 1.1% from 2019. The maximum value was in 2018 at 316 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 55.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 72.8%.

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	72.8%	(55.4%)	(1.1%)	(8.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for imports in value terms of edible brassicas to North Macedonia were Albania, Greece, and Poland, accounting for 59.4%, 14.0%, and 4.7% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 78.0% of total 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