Goods imports in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Goods imports was 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Goods imports in North Macedonia, 1996–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, goods imports in North Macedonia stood at 11.67 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 116.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in North Macedonia peaked at 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.20 billion BoP, current US$, in 1997.
North Macedonia ranks 104th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1.21 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1999 | 1.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 2001 | 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.9% |
| 2002 | 1.54 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2003 | 1.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2004 | 2.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2005 | 2.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2006 | 3.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2007 | 4.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.3% |
| 2008 | 5.84 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.7% |
| 2009 | 4.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -26.1% |
| 2010 | 4.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 5.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 5.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 5.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 6.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 5.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 5.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2017 | 6.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 7.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2019 | 8.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 7.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 9.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.3% |
| 2022 | 11.36 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2023 | 10.67 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 10.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 16.47 billion BoP, current US$, 71% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 58.51 billion BoP, current US$, 20% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 2000s | 2.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.19 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 7.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 101 Cyprus 12.65 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 102 Nepal 12.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 103 Uganda 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 105 Kyrgyzstan 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 106 Mongolia 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 107 Armenia 11.59 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for North Macedonia
- 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 400.07 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0209 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 219.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 675.78 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -36.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0354 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 371.12 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 10.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in North Macedonia?
- Goods imports in North Macedonia was 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.67 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ in 1997.
- How does North Macedonia rank for goods imports?
- North Macedonia ranks 104th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.