Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) was 0.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in North Macedonia, 1994–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials imports in North Macedonia is 0.6%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and down 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in North Macedonia peaked at 4.7% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2024.
That places North Macedonia 147th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 3.4% | — |
| 1995 | 3.3% | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 3.6% | +10.2% |
| 1997 | 4.7% | +28.6% |
| 1998 | 2.5% | -46.1% |
| 1999 | 2.2% | -13.0% |
| 2000 | 1.8% | -16.6% |
| 2001 | 1.8% | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 1.6% | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 1.6% | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 1.5% | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 1.2% | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 1.0% | -18.1% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | +35.9% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | -12.3% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | -9.6% |
| 2013 | 0.9% | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 0.9% | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 0.9% | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 0.9% | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 0.9% | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 0.8% | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 0.8% | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 0.7% | -15.4% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | -8.1% |
| 2023 | 0.6% | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 0.6% | -6.6% |
| 2025 | 0.6% | +6.8% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 0.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.1%, 58% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 0.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.0%, 61% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.7% | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More agriculture & rural data for North Macedonia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1759 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2493 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1515 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.6876 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0598 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 626.97 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.06 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in North Macedonia?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in North Macedonia was 0.6% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.7% in 1997.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2024.
- How does North Macedonia rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- North Macedonia ranks 147th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.