Plastic household articles and hygienic or toilet articles market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic household and hygienic articles in North Macedonia experienced notable shifts between 2018 and 2021. After holding steady at approximately 4.6 million dollars in 2018 and 2019, the market size declined to 4.2 million dollars in 2020. A strong recovery followed in 2021, with the market expanding to 5.3 million dollars.

By 2024, the market had grown further to 7.3 million dollars. In July 2024, new packaging regulations took effect, requiring plastic beverage bottles up to three liters to have caps attached to the packaging via plastic straps, a measure adopted from EU directives aimed at reducing plastic waste.

Production plastic household and hygienic articles in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

North Macedonia's production of plastic household and hygienic articles declined in 2020 after two consecutive years of growth. The output was valued at 3 384 thousand US dollars, marking a 22.0% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 4 341 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 29.6% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following a two-year decline, North Macedonia's production of plastic household and hygienic articles rebounded in 2020. The country produced 1 915 tonnes, representing a significant 57.0% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 220 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 20.6%.

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

Exports plastic household and hygienic articles from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, North Macedonia's exports of plastic household and hygienic articles declined in 2020. Export volumes totaled 1 295 tonnes, showing a modest contraction of 6.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 72.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 388 tonnes, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 67.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Albania, and Bulgaria were the primary destinations for North Macedonia's exports of plastic household and hygienic articles by volume. Serbia accounted for 51.8% of exports, Albania for 19.3%, and Bulgaria for 2.6%. Together, these three countries represented 73.8% 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

North Macedonia's exports of plastic household and hygienic articles declined in 2020 after two years of consecutive growth. The export value reached 2 917 thousand US dollars, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.7% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 75.8%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 20.7%. The peak export value was recorded in 2019 at 2 967 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 58.3% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia, Albania, and Slovenia were the key destinations for North Macedonia's exports of plastic household and hygienic articles by value. Serbia represented 47.1% of exports, Albania 16.2%, and Slovenia 3.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 66.9% 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 plastic household and hygienic articles to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

North Macedonia's imports of plastic household and hygienic articles increased for the third consecutive year in 2020. Import volumes reached 993 tonnes, showing a strong improvement of 14.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 37.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Serbia, and China were the main sources of North Macedonia's imports of plastic household and hygienic articles by volume. Turkey accounted for 31.1% of imports, Serbia for 30.6%, and China for 12.9%. Together, these three countries represented 74.7% of total import flows.

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 plastic household and hygienic articles increased for the third year in a row in 2020. The import value totaled 3 745 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong gain of 15.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 40.9%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 12.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia, Turkey, and China formed the main group of sources for North Macedonia's imports of plastic household and hygienic articles by value. Serbia accounted for 22.9% of imports, Turkey for 22.5%, and China for 13.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented 58.4% 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