Ores and metals imports in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: Ores and metals imports was 11.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
11.2%
Change on year
down 11.7%
World rank
3rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
17.2%
in 2019
All-time low
1.6%
in 2001
Years of data
31
1994–2024

Ores and metals imports in North Macedonia, 1994–2024

0510151994200920241994: 3 % of merchandise imports1995: 3 % of merchandise imports1996: 5.2 % of merchandise imports1997: 4 % of merchandise imports1998: 2.6 % of merchandise imports1999: 2.5 % of merchandise imports2000: 1.9 % of merchandise imports2001: 1.6 % of merchandise imports2002: 1.8 % of merchandise imports2003: 1.7 % of merchandise imports2004: 2.3 % of merchandise imports2005: 3.2 % of merchandise imports2006: 3.9 % of merchandise imports2007: 6.1 % of merchandise imports2008: 5.3 % of merchandise imports2009: 3.6 % of merchandise imports2010: 7.1 % of merchandise imports2011: 10.8 % of merchandise imports2012: 10.8 % of merchandise imports2013: 11.1 % of merchandise imports2014: 15.1 % of merchandise imports2015: 14.9 % of merchandise imports2016: 14.5 % of merchandise imports2017: 15.3 % of merchandise imports2018: 14.8 % of merchandise imports2019: 17.2 % of merchandise imports2020: 16.1 % of merchandise imports2021: 15.5 % of merchandise imports2022: 14 % of merchandise imports2023: 12.7 % of merchandise imports2024: 11.2 % of merchandise imports

Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.

Analysis

North Macedonia recorded 11.2% for ores and metals imports in 2024.

The figure is down 11.7% on the previous year and down 25.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ores and metals imports in North Macedonia peaked at 17.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2001.

That places North Macedonia 3rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.4% 2.5% 5.2% 6
2000s 3.1% 1.6% 6.1% 10
2010s 13.2% 7.1% 17.2% 10
2020s 13.9% 11.2% 16.1% 5

Countries ranked near North Macedonia

  1. 1 Bahrain 22.0% compare
  2. 2 China 15.1% compare
  3. 4 Namibia 9.9% compare
  4. 5 Bulgaria 9.8% compare
  5. 6 Democratic Republic of Congo 7.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is ores and metals imports in North Macedonia?
Ores and metals imports in North Macedonia was 11.2% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
What is the highest ores and metals imports recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 17.2% in 2019.
What is the lowest ores and metals imports recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2001.
How does North Macedonia rank for ores and metals imports?
North Macedonia ranks 3rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
Is ores and metals imports rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 25.9%. 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 imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Ores and metals imports (% of merchandise imports)
Unit
% of merchandise imports
Source
Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
243 places, 9,983 data points, 1962–2025
Last refreshed

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). Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.