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Soups and broths market in North Macedonia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for soups and broths in North Macedonia shrank in physical terms between 2018 and 2023. Volume fell from 1 726 t in 2018 to 1 374 t in 2023, a drop of over 20%. The decline was most pronounced from 2018 to 2020, when volume decreased by nearly 10%, and continued at a slower pace through 2023. In 2024, volume saw a modest recovery to 1 403 t, up 2% from the previous year.

Despite the contraction in volume, the market's value grew steadily from 2020 onward. After a slight dip to $5.5 million in 2020, value climbed to $6.4 million by 2024, an increase of over 16% in four years. The rising value amidst falling volume points to higher average prices within the market.

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, 2020-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in North Macedonia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020-2024, kg
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2020-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, kg
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to North Macedonia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to North Macedonia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, 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 soups and broths in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of soups and broths in North Macedonia was valued at 237.2 thousand US dollars, marking a modest increase of 3.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 28.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 10.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	n/a	n/a	(10.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

In 2020, North Macedonia produced 74 000 kilograms of soups and broths, showing a slight rise of 2.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 21.3%, averaging an annual decrease of 7.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	n/a	n/a	(7.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports soups and broths from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, North Macedonia's exports of soups and broths amounted to 21 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 62.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 49.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 56 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 59.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.6%)	59.6%	(62.6%)	(20.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovenia, Serbia, and Sweden were the top destinations for North Macedonia's soups and broths exports in kind. Slovenia accounted for 36.0% of exports, Serbia for 24.6%, and Sweden for 3.4%, together making up 64.0% of total export flows.

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

In 2020, North Macedonia's soups and broths exports totaled 66 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant drop of 57.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 57.8%, averaging an annual decline of 25.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 9.2%.

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	(9.2%)	9.2%	(57.4%)	(25.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Slovenia, Serbia, and Sweden led as the main buyers of soups and broths from North Macedonia in value terms. Slovenia held 39.2% of exports, Serbia 16.8%, and Sweden 3.8%, with their combined share reaching 59.7% 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 soups and broths to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, North Macedonia's imports of soups and broths in kind declined. In 2020, imports stood at 1 501 tonnes, down 14.0% from 2019. The peak import volume was in 2019 at 1 745 tonnes, while the largest increase of 12.3% was recorded in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.3%	4.8%	(14.0%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in kind was highly concentrated, with Serbia and Croatia together accounting for 93.6% of total flows, leaving other partners with minimal 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, K $ US

In 2020, North Macedonia's imports of soups and broths in value terms totaled 5 320 thousand US dollars, showing little change from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 9.7%, averaging an annual increase of 3.1%. The highest value was in 2018 at 5 396 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest rise of 11.3%, while the largest decline of 1.8% occurred in 2019.

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	11.3%	(1.8%)	0.4%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Croatia and Serbia dominated North Macedonia's imports in value terms, together making up 93.0% of the total, with other countries contributing to a more varied but smaller portion.

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