Manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco and extracts market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for manufactured tobacco in North Macedonia experienced significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Volume grew to 23,414 t in 2019, then contracted sharply to 17,851 t in 2020. A strong rebound followed in 2021, lifting the market to a peak of 25,137 t. However, this growth proved temporary as volume entered a sustained downward trend, falling to 19,376 t in 2022, 16,614 t in 2023, and 12,913 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market displayed a different pattern. The peak volume year of 2021 also saw the highest market value at $137.3 million. While volume declined substantially after 2021, the market's value did not follow suit to the same degree, stabilizing at approximately $121 million in both 2023 and 2024. This divergence suggests underlying shifts in product prices or mix within the market over the period.

Production manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco and extracts in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

North Macedonia's production of manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco, and extracts declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 104.7 million US dollars, marking a 19.5% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 12.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.3%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 130.1 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 8.7% also recorded that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, North Macedonia produced 17,595 tonnes of manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco, and extracts, showing a sharp decline of 23.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 23.5%, equivalent to an annualized decrease of 8.5%. The highest output was in 2019 at 23,134 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 4.1% also occurring that year.

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

Exports manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco and extracts from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

North Macedonia's exports of manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco, and extracts fell for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports amounted to 0.0 tonnes, an 81.8% drop from 2018. From 2017 to 2019, exports plummeted by 99.9%, representing an annualized decline of 89.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary was the primary buyer of manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco, and extracts from North Macedonia, accounting for 0.6% of total exports in volume.

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

North Macedonia's exports of manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco, and extracts in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports stood at 1,000 US dollars, down 75.1% from 2018. Over the period 2017-2019, exports decreased by 94.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -61.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Hungary and Germany were the top markets for North Macedonia's exports of manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco, and extracts in value terms. Hungary accounted for 18.1% of total flows, while Germany made up 4.5%.

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 manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco and extracts to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

After rising for two years, North Macedonia's imports of manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco, and extracts declined. In 2020, imports totaled 256.0 tonnes, an 8.5% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The peak volume was in 2019 at 280.0 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 21.4% also recorded that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia was the main source for North Macedonia's imports of manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco, and extracts in volume, representing 82.4% of total imports, while other destinations played a much smaller role.

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

North Macedonia's imports of manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco, and extracts in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 3,243,000 US dollars, a 51.4% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 158.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 37.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia and Romania were the leading sources for North Macedonia's imports of manufactured tobacco, smoking tobacco, and extracts in value terms, together accounting for 85.2% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among other markets.

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

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