Salted, brined, dried or smoked pork market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in North Macedonia expanded in volume from 3,990 tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 4,506 tonnes in 2021. This growth was followed by a contraction over the next two years, with the market size falling to 3,811 tonnes in 2023, before recovering to 4,016 tonnes in 2024. In value terms, the market showed significant expansion, rising from $21.3 million to $30.0 million over the period, indicating a notable increase in average prices or a shift towards higher-value products.

The market recovery in 2024 coincided with increased pork production in the broader Balkan region, particularly in neighboring Bulgaria. An expansion of the breeding and fattening herd there, alongside a recovery from earlier herd reductions linked to the war in Ukraine, bolstered regional meat supply, supporting the rebound in North Macedonia's market volume after the preceding decline.

Production salted, brined, dried or smoked pork in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in North Macedonia reached 19 990 thousand US dollars, marking a 9.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 23.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.8%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 16.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

World map of production of salted, brined, dried or smoked pork, 2017-2020

After a two-year rise, the production of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork in North Macedonia declined. In 2020, 3 970 tonnes were produced, showing a 2.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 19%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.0%. The maximum production volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 061 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 12.0%.

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

Exports salted, brined, dried or smoked pork from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

North Macedonia's exports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 45.8 tonnes, reflecting a sharp year-over-year advance of 41.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 433.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 74.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina remained the key destinations for exports in kind, jointly accounting for 90.9% of total flows, while other partners were much less significant individually.

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 export value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 381 thousand US dollars, marking a 60.0% gain compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports soared by 773.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 106.0%.

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

In 2017–2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was strongly concentrated on Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, which together accounted for 93.5% of total flows, with other partners forming a residual share.

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 salted, brined, dried or smoked pork to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, North Macedonia's imports of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork amounted to 340.8 tonnes, up by 39.0% from 2019. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 245.2 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 383.4 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 36.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Montenegro (28.5% of imports in kind), Serbia (25.7% of imports in kind), and Germany (17.1% of imports in kind) formed the main group of sources for imports in kind of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to North Macedonia, with a combined share of 71.3% of total 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

In 2020, North Macedonia's import value of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork amounted to 2 366 thousand US dollars, which is 25.7% higher than in 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 882 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 2 649 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 29.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia (27.7% of imports in value terms), Montenegro (21.4% of imports in value terms), and Germany (14.5% of imports in value terms) were the largest suppliers of salted, brined, dried, or smoked pork to North Macedonia, together forming 63.6% of total imports in value terms.

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

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