Frozen preserved vegetables market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The frozen preserved vegetables market in North Macedonia experienced a significant downturn in 2020, with volume falling to 5 965 t. However, a strong rebound began in 2021, driving the market to 8 531 t and continuing growth to surpass 10 000 t by 2023. This expansion was fueled by a sustained rise in imports, which more than compensated for a decline in domestic production and falling export volumes.

In 2024, the market landscape was marked by the entry of a new product line. Sloga Prom launched 'Royal Veggies,' a range of seven frozen vegetable packages designed to meet consumer needs and leverage trust in domestic brands. Concurrently, authorities extended price freeze measures on specific fruits and vegetables until the end of February 2024 and carried out intensified inspections of markets and storage facilities, directly influencing market access and pricing dynamics.

Production frozen preserved vegetables in North Macedonia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of frozen preserved vegetables, 2017-2020

North Macedonia's production of frozen preserved vegetables has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 580.1 tonnes, marking a modest year-over-year decrease of 4.1%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 21.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 7.8%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 774.8 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 21.9% decrease, while the largest increase was seen in 2018, at 4.5%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The production value of frozen preserved vegetables in North Macedonia has also declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 871 thousand US dollars, showing little change compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 31%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.6%. The peak value was in 2018 at 2 823 thousand US dollars. The sharpest decline happened in 2019, with a 33.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 4.1%.

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

Exports frozen preserved vegetables from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

North Macedonia's exports of frozen preserved vegetables in kind fell to 595 tonnes in 2020, representing a significant year-over-year decrease of 13.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 11.5%, averaging an annual drop of 4.0%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 590 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 688 tonnes. The most notable increase occurred in 2019, with a 16.6% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Serbia, and Croatia were the key partners for North Macedonia's exports of frozen preserved vegetables in kind. Italy accounted for 53.4% of exports, Serbia for 8.0%, and Croatia for 3.0%. Together, these three countries represented 64.4% of total export 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 value of frozen preserved vegetables exported from North Macedonia has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 919 thousand US dollars, a 9.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 22%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.0%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy, Serbia, and Germany formed the core of North Macedonia's exports in value terms. Italy held 57.2% of the export value, Serbia 5.2%, and Germany 3.0%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 65.4% 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 frozen preserved vegetables to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, North Macedonia's imports of frozen preserved vegetables in kind declined in 2020. Imports totaled 5 980 tonnes, down 13.5% from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 span, imports increased by 3.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 6 912 tonnes, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and Poland were the main suppliers of frozen preserved vegetables to North Macedonia in kind. Belgium contributed 49.1% of imports, Germany 19.1%, and Poland 15.3%. Together, these three countries made up 83.5% of total imports.

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 two years of gains, the value of frozen preserved vegetables imported into North Macedonia dropped in 2020. Imports were valued at 4 700 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp decline of 21.3% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.9%. The peak value was in 2019 at 5 969 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2019, at 12.1%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, three primary markets—Belgium, Germany, and Poland—collectively accounted for 81.9% of the total import value of frozen preserved vegetables to North Macedonia.

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

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