Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports) was 4.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in North Macedonia, 1994–2025
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ores and metals exports in North Macedonia is 4.4%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 6.4% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals exports in North Macedonia peaked at 19.0% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2004.
North Macedonia ranks 75th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 19.0% | — |
| 1995 | 17.7% | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 9.5% | -46.2% |
| 1997 | 10.2% | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 8.7% | -15.3% |
| 1999 | 8.7% | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 8.8% | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 8.3% | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 7.5% | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 4.7% | -37.3% |
| 2004 | 2.2% | -52.7% |
| 2005 | 3.0% | +36.8% |
| 2006 | 4.3% | +40.8% |
| 2007 | 4.6% | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 6.4% | +41.2% |
| 2009 | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 7.4% | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 5.9% | -20.0% |
| 2012 | 6.2% | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 6.3% | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 5.1% | -18.4% |
| 2015 | 4.6% | -10.2% |
| 2016 | 3.9% | -16.1% |
| 2017 | 5.3% | +37.9% |
| 2018 | 5.1% | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 4.8% | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 4.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 5.2% | +15.6% |
| 2022 | 4.6% | -10.3% |
| 2023 | 4.0% | -13.6% |
| 2024 | 4.7% | +17.5% |
| 2025 | 4.4% | -6.4% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 4.4% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.4%, 1.3× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 4.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.7%, 1.2× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.3% | 8.7% | 19.0% | 6 |
| 2000s | 5.6% | 2.2% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.5% | 3.9% | 7.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.6% | 4.0% | 5.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More energy & mining data for North Macedonia
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fuel imports 10.8% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 12.8% (2025)
- Fuel exports 2.8% (2025)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in North Macedonia?
- Ores and metals exports in North Macedonia was 4.4% in 2025, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals exports recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 19.0% in 1994.
- What is the lowest ores and metals exports recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2004.
- How does North Macedonia rank for ores and metals exports?
- North Macedonia ranks 75th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. 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 Ores and metals exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-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.