Ores and metals exports in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Ores and metals exports was 4.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals exports in North Macedonia, 1994–2024
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 4.7%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 17.5% on the previous year and down 8.4% 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 69th 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 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% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 4.7% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.5%, 1.3× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 4.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.5%, 1.4× 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% | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More energy & mining data for North Macedonia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 7.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 11.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 11.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals exports in North Macedonia?
- Ores and metals exports in North Macedonia was 4.7% in 2024, 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 69th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ores and metals exports rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. 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.