Ores and metals imports in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Ores and metals imports was 11.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals imports in North Macedonia, 1994–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More energy & mining data for North Macedonia
- Ores and metals exports 4.7% (2024)
- Fuel imports 11.8% (2024)
- Fuel exports 3.5% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 13.9% (2023)
- Mineral rents 0.0% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.0% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 0.1% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 7.2% (2023)
- Electric power consumption 3,320 kWh per capita (2023)
- Combustible renewables and waste 7.8% (2023)
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
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.