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Welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes and hollow profiles market in North Macedonia, 2026

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the North Macedonian market for welded circular-section stainless steel tubes underwent a major transformation. The market volume, measured in physical terms, peaked in 2020 before entering a period of significantly reduced scale.

Domestic production collapsed from 15 047 tonnes in 2020 to 5 338 tonnes in 2021, a drop exceeding 60%. Output remained depressed, reaching 5 104 tonnes in 2023 before a modest recovery to 5 503 tonnes in 2024. In value terms, production fell from $11.3 million in 2020 to $6.0 million in 2021 and further to $4.6 million in 2023.

Imports provided a steady supplementary supply, fluctuating between 174 and 217 tonnes annually, while exports were negligible. Consequently, the total market size mirrored the plunge in domestic output, declining from 15 213 tonnes ($11.9 million) in 2020 to approximately 5 500 tonnes ($6.1 million) in 2024.

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, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2020-2021, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in North Macedonia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2020-2021, 2023-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2021, 2023-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  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 welded circular stainless pipes in North Macedonia

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Annual dynamics of production in 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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Annual dynamics of production in 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

Exports welded circular stainless pipes from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2.1 t, then climbed to their maximum in 2019 at 8.5 t, representing a 4.1-fold increase. In 2020, cross-border shipments of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles from North Macedonia stood at 8.2 t, down by 3.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 41.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 308.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.1%)	308.2%	(3.0%)	32.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Serbia, Bulgaria, and Germany—together accounted for 77.8% of total exports in kind of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles from North Macedonia.

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

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Exports hit their trough in 2018 at 12.9 K $ US, then peaked in 2020 at 50.1 K $ US, with a 3.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, North Macedonia exported 50.1 K $ US of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles, reflecting a slight improvement of 1.9% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 55.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 280.4%.

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	(55.1%)	280.4%	1.9%	20.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia (37.7% of exports in value terms), Bulgaria (25.1% of exports in value terms), and Germany (12.9% of exports in value terms) together accounted for 75.6% of total exports in value terms, making them the main destinations for welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles from North Macedonia.

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 welded circular stainless pipes to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, North Macedonia imported 174.3 t of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles, representing a solid fall of 18.0% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	0.9%	(18.0%)	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (27.1% of imports in kind), Turkey (19.4% of imports in kind), and Bulgaria (17.0% of imports in kind) formed the main group of destinations for imports in kind of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles to North Macedonia, with a combined share of 63.6% of total flows.

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 imported a total of value_last_year K $ US of welded circular-section stainless steel tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles, marking a contraction of 23.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 30.4%, equating to an 11.4% annualized rate. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.1%.

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	(9.6%)	0.1%	(23.2%)	(11.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy (28.0% of imports in value terms), Bulgaria (14.9% of imports in value terms), and Turkey (14.1% of imports in value terms) remained the key partners in imports in value terms, together accounting for 57.0% of total flows.

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