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Milk market in North Macedonia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The milk market in North Macedonia, measured in value, expanded from $47.4 million in 2018 to $59.9 million in 2024. This growth occurred against a backdrop of global inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions following the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, which affected dairy markets worldwide.

Domestic milk production showed modest growth, reaching $31.0 million in 2023 before a slight dip to $30.9 million in 2024. The market's expansion was primarily fueled by a significant rise in imports, which climbed from $21.6 million to $31.2 million over the period, coupled with a sharp decline in exports from $4.2 million to $2.2 million.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in North Macedonia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2023-2024, K $ US
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, K $ 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, K 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. 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 milk in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of milk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of milk, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

The milk market in North Macedonia showed an unstable trend over the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 37.9 thousand tons, then surged dramatically by 1,103.9% in 2019. In 2020, production was 461.1 thousand tons, marking a slight increase of 1.1% from the previous year. Overall, from the peak in 2017 to the trough in 2018, production changed by a factor of 12.2, with the largest decline of 91.8% occurring in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(91.8%)	1 103.9%	1.1%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports milk from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

North Macedonia's milk exports in kind totaled 6,557 tons in 2020, representing a 32.5% decrease from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 6,507 tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 9,718 tons, which was a 49.3% increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 13%, averaging an annual decline of 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.7%)	49.3%	(32.5%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for North Macedonia's milk exports in kind were Serbia, accounting for 60.0% of exports, Albania with 13.5%, and Montenegro at 1.1%. Together, these three countries made up 74.7% of total export flows.

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

In 2020, North Macedonia's milk exports in value terms amounted to 4,225 thousand US dollars, a 29.9% drop compared to the previous year. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 6,027 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 42.6% increase. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 2.1%, with an average annual decline of 0.7%.

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	(2.1%)	42.6%	(29.9%)	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, the primary buyers of North Macedonia's milk in value terms were Serbia, representing 61.0% of exports, Albania with 14.2%, and Montenegro at 1.3%. Combined, these countries accounted for 76.5% of total export value.

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 milk to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, North Macedonia's milk imports in kind declined. In 2020, imports were 45,013 tons, a moderate decrease of 5.4% year-over-year. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 47,576 tons, which saw a 50.8% increase. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 113.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 28.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	49.5%	50.8%	(5.4%)	28.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina were the dominant sources for North Macedonia's milk imports in kind, jointly accounting for 83.2% of total flows, with other countries making up 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, K $ US

Following two years of improvement, North Macedonia's milk imports in value terms fell. In 2020, imports totaled 26,188 thousand US dollars, a moderate decline of 3.6% from the previous year. The peak import value was in 2019 at 27,160 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase of 35.4% occurred in 2018. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 63.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.9%.

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	35.4%	25.5%	(3.6%)	17.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of milk to North Macedonia in value terms were Bosnia and Herzegovina, with 37.8% of imports, Serbia at 29.0%, and Slovenia with 7.3%. Together, these three countries formed 74.1% of total import value.

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