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Quinces market in North Macedonia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for quinces in North Macedonia fluctuated between 1 532 and 1 699 tons from 2018 to 2023. After a drop to 1 532 tons in 2019, consumption rebounded to 1 699 tons in 2020, then gradually declined to 1 513 tons by 2023.

Domestic production followed a similar pattern, falling from 1 573 tons in 2018 to 1 434 tons in 2023. Imports and exports remained at low levels, with net imports contributing to market size.

In 2024, import volumes decreased to 75 tons while exports fell to 16 tons, indicating changes in trade flows for the year.

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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    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
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in North Macedonia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in North Macedonia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 quinces in North Macedonia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, North Macedonia consistently ranked 25th globally in quince production volume.

Top producers of quinces, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of quinces, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, North Macedonia produced 1 617 tonnes of quinces, marking a 13.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 51.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.8%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 9.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a 47.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.3%	(9.6%)	13.7%	14.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports quinces from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, North Macedonia exported 3.1 tonnes of quinces, representing a 44.6% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 49.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 14.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.6%	n/a	n/a	14.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Russia, and Albania remained the three largest markets for North Macedonia's quince exports in volume terms, collectively accounting for 74.6% of total shipments.

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, $ US

Export values showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2018, while exports peaked in 2020, with a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, North Macedonia's quince exports amounted to 2 774 US dollars, reflecting a sharp decline of 41.7% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.7%)	n/a	n/a	19.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Serbia (30.5% of export value), Russia (26.8%), and Albania (12.3%) formed the core of North Macedonia's quince exports in value terms, together representing 69.6% of total flows.

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 quinces to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, North Macedonia's quince imports declined. In 2020, imports stood at 84.9 tonnes, down 23.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 27.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 8.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 110.3 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 43.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.6%	15.3%	(23.1%)	8.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the primary source of North Macedonia's quince imports in volume terms, accounting for 83.9% of total shipments, with other markets contributing smaller shares.

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, $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of North Macedonia's quince imports decreased. In 2020, imports totaled 42 898 US dollars, an 18.5% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 21.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 52 667 US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 42.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	42.3%	5.0%	(18.5%)	6.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Turkey accounted for 86.0% of North Macedonia's quince imports in value terms, with the remaining flows distributed among a diverse group of smaller trading partners.

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