Sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings in North Macedonia experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After a slight dip to 5 119 tons in 2019, consumption fell sharply to 4 116 tons in 2020. This was followed by a sustained recovery phase, with the market expanding to 4 926 tons in 2021, 5 732 tons in 2022, 5 845 tons in 2023, and reaching 6 251 tons by 2024.

In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern but with more pronounced growth in later years. From 2020's low of 11.6 million US dollars, market value surged to 14.5 million in 2021, then continued climbing to 16.9 million in 2022, 19.5 million in 2023, and 21.8 million in 2024. The stronger value increase compared to volume suggests rising prices or a shift toward higher-value products within the category.

Production sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

North Macedonia's production of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 5 019 thousand US dollars, down 25.9% from 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 7 120 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 3.3% recorded that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 27.2%, averaging an annual decline of 10.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After a two-year rise, North Macedonia's production volume of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings declined. In 2020, output was 2 066 tonnes, a 38.5% decrease from the previous year. Production reached its highest level in 2019 at 3 358 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 4.6% recorded that year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 35%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.4%.

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

Exports sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, North Macedonia's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings totaled 1 299 tonnes, a 10.3% decrease from 2019. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 996 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 1 448 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 45.4% recorded that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 20.7%, averaging an annual increase of 6.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Serbia, Turkey, and Croatia—collectively accounted for 56.4% of North Macedonia's total exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in volume terms.

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 sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 150 thousand US dollars, up 1.3% from 2019. Exports were at their lowest in 2018 at 1 667 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 8.5% recorded that year. The largest annual increase of 27.3% occurred in 2019. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 18%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Turkey, and Croatia were the key export destinations in value terms, accounting for 33.4%, 12.4%, and 9.9% of total exports, respectively. Together, these three markets represented 55.8% of North Macedonia's total export value for sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings.

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 sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

North Macedonia's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3 349 tonnes, a modest rise of 4.4% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 17.7%, averaging an annual increase of 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia and Croatia dominated North Macedonia's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in volume terms, jointly accounting for 83.1% of total imports. Other countries held significantly smaller shares.

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 sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 8 685 thousand US dollars, a moderate increase of 6.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 19.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Croatia, and Austria were the main sources of imports in value terms, accounting for 48.3%, 21.2%, and 13.1% of total imports, respectively. Together, these three countries absorbed 82.6% of North Macedonia's total import value for sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings.

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

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