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Rye market in North Macedonia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Starting in 2018, the introduction of the Law on Financial Support for Investments in North Macedonia, which provided aid to small and medium-sized enterprises in agriculture, stimulated rye production. This contributed to market volume growth, reaching 9 830 t in 2020, as support measures included direct assistance for grain producers.

In the following years, despite the continuation of national programs for agricultural support and rural development, rye production fluctuated, dropping to 8 500 t in 2021 before partially recovering to 8 759 t in 2022. These movements reflect the variability of the agricultural sector even with state aid in place.

In 2023, the rye market volume sharply contracted to 5 614 t, marking a significant decrease compared to previous years.

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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from North Macedonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from North Macedonia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from 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 rye in North Macedonia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of rye, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of rye, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

North Macedonia produced 9 481 tonnes of rye in 2020, marking a modest 9.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 12.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 8.0%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2018 at 11.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.4%	(8.0%)	9.9%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports rye from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Albania was almost the sole destination for North Macedonia's rye exports in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% 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, K $ US

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	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, North Macedonia's rye exports in value terms were directed almost exclusively to Albania, which represented 100.0% 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 rye to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed an unstable trend throughout this period. Import volumes fluctuated significantly, with a 3.7-fold difference between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, North Macedonia imported {value_last_year} tonnes of rye, representing a sharp 127.0% increase compared to 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 129.7 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 73.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.0%)	18.6%	127.0%	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and Bulgaria were the main sources for North Macedonia's rye imports in volume terms, together accounting for 87.1% of total imports, with other partners 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

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, showing a 4.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign rye supplies to North Macedonia amounted to 129.6 thousand US dollars, a substantial 234.8% increase year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 31.7 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 68.8%.

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	(68.8%)	22.1%	234.8%	8.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, three key markets—Hungary, Bulgaria, and Germany—dominated North Macedonia's rye imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 86.5% 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