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Wood in the rough 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 volume for wood in the rough in North Macedonia stood at 530.7 thousand tons in 2018, when the wood processing industry was a dominant sector encompassing forestry, timber logging, and production of wood products for construction and furniture.

By 2022, the market grew by 8.0% to 500.5 thousand tons, coinciding with increased demand for office furniture due to the rise of remote work, which stimulated wood consumption as raw material. However, in 2023 the volume fell by 9.7% to 452.2 thousand tons.

By 2024, the industry began modernizing production processes through the introduction of CNC machines and automation, while the construction sector increased the use of cross-laminated timber panels, influencing wood demand and processing.

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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in North Macedonia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in North Macedonia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in North Macedonia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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 wood in the rough in North Macedonia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of wood in the rough, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

North Macedonia's wood in the rough production has declined for three consecutive years. In 2019, production stood at 493.6 K t, which fell to 477.8 K t in 2020, marking a modest 3.2% decrease. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 8.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline rate of 3.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(5.4%)	(3.2%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the output value of wood in the rough in North Macedonia was 187.6 M $ US, down 5.4% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 175.5 M $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 198.2 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 6.5% drop, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a 12.9% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.5%)	12.9%	(5.4%)	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports wood in the rough from North Macedonia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, North Macedonia's wood in the rough exports increased in 2020. Exports reached 591 t, up 31.9% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.6%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 448 t, and the largest decline was in 2018 with a 29.4% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.4%)	(3.7%)	31.9%	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for North Macedonia's wood in the rough exports in kind were Bosnia and Herzegovina (49.5% of exports), Greece (7.9%), and Albania (3.3%). Together, these three countries accounted for 60.7% 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

North Macedonia's wood in the rough exports in value terms increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. Exports totaled 232 K $ US, showing a sharp 28.9% rise compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 157 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred that same year with a 33.6% drop.

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	(33.6%)	14.9%	28.9%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary buyers of wood in the rough from North Macedonia in value terms were Bosnia and Herzegovina (51.0% of exports), Italy (8.4%), and Japan (3.7%). Collectively, these three markets represented 63.2% 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 wood in the rough to North Macedonia

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, North Macedonia's wood in the rough imports stood at 10 877 t, a significant 59.1% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 20.6%, with a CAGR of 6.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 6 839 t, and the largest decline occurred that year with a 30.6% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	(30.6%)	59.1%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria dominated North Macedonia's wood in the rough imports in kind, accounting for 77.1% of total flows, while numerous smaller partners made up the remainder.

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 wood in the rough imports in value terms registered 1 454 K $ US, marking a sharp 50.0% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 14.9%, with a CAGR of 4.8%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 969 K $ US, and the highest was in 2018 at 1 544 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 37.2% drop.

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	22.0%	(37.2%)	50.0%	4.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Bulgaria, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina—together accounted for 91.0% of the total value of wood in the rough imports to North Macedonia.

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