Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Where China ranks among a country’s import partners was 2 rank in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in North Macedonia, 1993–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in rank.
Analysis
In 2025, where china ranks among a country’s import partners in North Macedonia stood at 2 rank. That is the lowest value across all 33 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.3% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, where china ranks among a country’s import partners in North Macedonia peaked at 37 rank in 1996 and was at its lowest, 2 rank, in 2025.
North Macedonia ranks 66th of 206 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.
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 28 rank | — |
| 1994 | 26 rank | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 31 rank | +19.2% |
| 1996 | 37 rank | +19.4% |
| 1997 | 33 rank | -10.8% |
| 1998 | 33 rank | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 24 rank | -27.3% |
| 2000 | 23 rank | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 18 rank | -21.7% |
| 2002 | 18 rank | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 15 rank | -16.7% |
| 2004 | 10 rank | -33.3% |
| 2005 | 7 rank | -30.0% |
| 2006 | 6 rank | -14.3% |
| 2007 | 7 rank | +16.7% |
| 2008 | 7 rank | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 6 rank | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 7 rank | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 8 rank | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 7 rank | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 6 rank | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 6 rank | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5 rank | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 5 rank | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 5 rank | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 5 rank | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 5 rank | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 4 rank | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 5 rank | +25.0% |
| 2022 | 4 rank | -20.0% |
| 2023 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 3 rank | -25.0% |
| 2025 | 2 rank | -33.3% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 2 rank is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2 rank, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 2 rank is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3 rank, 67% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30.29 rank | 24 rank | 37 rank | 7 |
| 2000s | 11.7 rank | 6 rank | 23 rank | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.9 rank | 5 rank | 8 rank | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.67 rank | 2 rank | 5 rank | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for North Macedonia
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 16.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -77.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.1524 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -78.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.1113 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -4.71 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is where china ranks among a country’s import partners in North Macedonia?
- Where china ranks among a country’s import partners in North Macedonia was 2 rank in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest where china ranks among a country’s import partners recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 37 rank in 1996.
- What is the lowest where china ranks among a country’s import partners recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 rank in 2025.
- How does North Macedonia rank for where china ranks among a country’s import partners?
- North Macedonia ranks 66th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is where china ranks among a country’s import partners rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Where China ranks among a country’s import partners. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rank of China among a country's import partners, based on import values that include the cost of goods, freight, and insurance. A rank of 1 means it is the country's largest import partner.