Not further prepared dried vegetables market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not further prepared dried vegetables in North Macedonia grew from 927.4 tons in 2018 to 969.0 tons in 2019. This expansion was supported by rising consumer demand linked to increasing incomes and tourism development, alongside a growing organic farming sector backed by government programs. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 heightened interest in durable, shelf-stable foods like dried vegetables, yet the overall market volume contracted slightly to 938.8 tons that year.

Market volume recovered to 960.7 tons in 2019 following new regulations on food quality and safety, as well as increased investment in modernizing vegetable processing facilities. A significant decline to 882.4 tons occurred in 2022 after the government imposed price ceilings on basic food items including vegetables and altered customs rules within the context of EU agreements, which constrained imports. The market then rebounded to 941.5 tons in 2023, fueled by stronger consumer demand for organic and healthy products and state measures to control retail markups and food prices.

Production not further prepared dried vegetables in North Macedonia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

World map of production of not further prepared dried vegetables, 2017-2020

North Macedonia's production of not further prepared dried vegetables declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 K t, marking a slight decrease of 0.9% compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 6.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 K t, with the largest year-on-year increase of 7.7% also occurring that year.

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

Exports not further prepared dried vegetables from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

The market for exports in kind displayed volatility during the observed period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 30.2 t and peaked in 2020 at 194.7 t, representing a 6.4-fold increase between these years. In 2020, exports showed a modest uptick of 8.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 8.4%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a surge of 495.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Serbia, and France were the primary buyers of not further prepared dried vegetables from North Macedonia. Italy accounted for 55.9% of exports in kind, Serbia for 10.8%, and France for 5.7%. Together, these three countries represented 72.4% of total exports in kind during this period.

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 not further prepared dried vegetables in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 6 685 K US dollars, reflecting a strong growth of 24.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 1 612.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 157.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the dominant buyer of not further prepared dried vegetables from North Macedonia in value terms, accounting for 71.9% of total exports. Other countries shared the remaining export volume during this timeframe.

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 not further prepared dried vegetables to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, North Macedonia's imports of not further prepared dried vegetables in kind totaled 491.0 t, down by 1.9% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 23.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 307.6 t, while the highest was in 2019 at 500.5 t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 22.8%, and the most significant increase was in 2019 with a rise of 62.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, India, China, and Serbia were the key partners for North Macedonia's imports in kind. India accounted for 34.1% of imports, China for 18.7%, and Serbia for 14.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 67.6% of total import flows in kind.

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

The import market in value terms showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Volumes dropped to their minimum in 2018 at 782 K US dollars and climbed to their maximum in 2020 at 1 888 K US dollars, a 2.4-fold increase. In 2020, imports reflected a robust rise of 21.7% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 16.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a jump of 98.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, India, and China formed the core group of markets for North Macedonia's imports in value terms. Serbia accounted for 22.6% of imports, India for 19.3%, and China for 13.5%. Together, these three countries represented 55.3% of total import flows in value during this period.

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

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