Sausages and similar meat products market in North Macedonia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for sausages and similar meat products in North Macedonia experienced a gradual contraction in physical volume over the 2018-2024 period, starting at 11 763 tons in 2018 and falling to 9 509 tons by 2024. In value terms, the market showed more resilience, declining initially but then growing consistently from 2020 to reach 32 310 thousand US dollars in 2024. This divergence between volume and value became particularly pronounced from 2022 onwards.

Beginning in 2022, the market was significantly affected by inflationary pressure and sharply rising costs for raw materials and energy, which increased production expenses and final consumer prices. This economic environment contributed to the continued decrease in the total volume of products sold while driving up the overall market value. Concurrently, consumer surveys indicated a stable preference for traditional local products such as Macedonian kebapche and sausages, though a significant portion of the market also relied on imported goods.

Production sausages and similar meat products in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of sausages and similar meat products in North Macedonia reached 21 864 thousand US dollars, marking a modest increase of 2.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 4.4%, with an average annual decrease of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 21 278 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 26 044 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop was observed in 2019, falling by 18.3%, whereas the largest rise took place in 2018, increasing by 13.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

North Macedonia's production volume of sausages and similar meat products fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 9 690 tonnes, representing a decrease of 2.7% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 12.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 11 589 tonnes. The most substantial reduction occurred in 2019, with a 14.1% fall, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 4.5%.

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

Exports sausages and similar meat products from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of sausages and similar meat products from North Macedonia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, shipments totaled 3 482 tonnes, showing a significant reduction of 13.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 19.1%, equating to an average annual drop of 6.8%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 4 368 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 1.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina dominated the export structure in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 28.7% of exports, Montenegro for 22.2%, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for 22.1%, collectively representing 73.0% of total 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 export value of sausages and similar meat products fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 11 234 thousand US dollars, indicating a slight decline of 0.7% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 22.7%, with an average annual increase of 7.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 585 thousand US dollars. The most notable decrease was in 2019, down by 2.3%, while the largest rise occurred in 2018, surging by 26.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro were the leading markets for exports in value terms. Bosnia and Herzegovina made up 29.8% of exports, Serbia 24.4%, and Montenegro 24.0%, together accounting for 78.2% of total 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 sausages and similar meat products to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, imports of sausages and similar meat products into North Macedonia increased. In 2020, the country imported 4 369 tonnes, showing a slight rise of 1.0% over the past year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 7.2%, corresponding to an average annual reduction of 2.5%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 4 369 tonnes. The most significant drop was in 2018, falling by 4.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Slovenia, Serbia, and Italy were the primary sources for imports in volume terms. Slovenia contributed 49.7% of imports, Serbia 16.3%, and Italy 16.2%, collectively making up 82.2% 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 sausages and similar meat products totaled 13 392 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gradual improvement of 6.9% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 531 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 13 733 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, decreasing by 8.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Serbia, and Italy consistently served as the main destinations for imports in value terms. Slovenia accounted for 37.7% of imports, Serbia for 27.9%, and Italy for 9.2%, together representing 74.8% of total 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