Orange juice market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for orange juice in North Macedonia increased from $5.3 million in 2018 to $7.1 million in 2024, representing overall growth of 34% over the period. This expansion was uneven, with a notable contraction in 2020 followed by a strong recovery in 2021 and sustained growth in the following years.

Domestic production value rose from $2.9 million to $3.5 million, peaking at $3.8 million in 2022. Imports were volatile, falling sharply in 2020 before rebounding to a record $4.1 million by 2024. Exports, while much smaller in scale, also increased significantly between 2020 and 2022.

The market's record value in 2024 was primarily supported by a 41% jump in import value, which offset a slight decline in domestic production that year. The overall trend indicates a growing market with increasing reliance on imported juice to meet domestic consumption.

Production orange juice in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, North Macedonia's orange juice production was valued at 3 089 K $ US, marking a slight decrease of 2.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 2.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 924 K $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 3 168 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 7.4%, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 8.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of orange juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of orange juice, 2017-2020

In 2020, North Macedonia produced 3 863 K l of orange juice, reflecting a moderate decline of 8.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 799 K l. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 13.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 11.2%.

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

Exports orange juice from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, K l

After two years of contraction, North Macedonia's orange juice exports rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 473 K l, representing a sharp increase of 59.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 34.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 296 K l. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 10.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia dominated North Macedonia's orange juice export structure, accounting for 71.7% of total flows. Other markets played a less significant role in 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

Following a two-year decrease, North Macedonia's orange juice export value increased. In 2020, exports amounted to 316 K $ US, showing a dramatic advance of 51.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 32.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 209 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 10.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia consistently represented 70.3% of North Macedonia's total orange juice export value, indicating a high concentration on this market. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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 orange juice to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, K l

North Macedonia's orange juice imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1 441 K l, down by 9.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 9.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 441 K l. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Greece, and Brazil were the largest suppliers of orange juice to North Macedonia in volume terms, with shares of 32.3%, 20.5%, and 18.4%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 71.2% of total imports 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

North Macedonia's orange juice imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at 1 952 K $ US, showing a strong decrease of 17.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 624 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Brazil, and Israel remained the leading sources for North Macedonia's orange juice imports in value terms, with shares of 23.6%, 22.7%, and 17.5%, respectively. Combined, they represented 63.8% of total import flows.

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

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