North Macedonia Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
North Macedonia's imports was $14.5B in 2025, ranked 104th globally. This represents a 14.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's imports stood at $14.5B in 2025, a rise of +$1.8B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $14.5B by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 104th globally.
North Macedonia’s import volume has expanded dramatically over the past three decades, rising from 1,514,340,000.00 in 1996 to an all‑time peak of 14,450,279,367.07 in 2025, the highest figure recorded for the country and ranking it 104th globally. The early low point occurred in 1997, when imports fell to 1,488,510,000.00, reflecting the post‑Yugoslav transition and limited trade integration. Since then, the trajectory has been upward, driven by diversification of supply sources, growth in consumer demand, and increased participation in regional value chains. By 2025, North Macedonia’s import level slightly exceeds that of Bolivia, Plurinational State of (14,144,289,517.34) and approaches Uganda’s 16,569,077,549.14, underscoring its convergence with other emerging economies. Continued infrastructure upgrades, deeper EU market access, and resilience to global commodity price swings will shape whether the upward trend persists or moderates in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $16.3B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $15.4B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $14.5B | - | - |
| 2025 | $14.5B | +$1.8B | #104 |
| 2024 | $12.6B | −$101.0M | #51 |
| 2023 | $12.7B | −$259.6M | #67 |
| 2022 | $13.0B | +$1.6B | #76 |
| 2021 | $11.4B | +$2.6B | #82 |
| 2020 | $8.8B | −$832.7M | #81 |
| 2019 | $9.6B | +$379.3M | #79 |
| 2018 | $9.2B | +$1.4B | #79 |
| 2017 | $7.8B | +$759.1M | #76 |
| 2016 | $7.1B | +$534.0M | #75 |
| 2015 | $6.5B | −$843.3M | #68 |
| 2014 | $7.4B | +$714.3M | #72 |
| 2013 | $6.7B | +$143.1M | #62 |
| 2012 | $6.5B | −$412.0M | #65 |
| 2011 | $6.9B | +$1.5B | #70 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's imports was $14.5B in 2025. Ranked 104th globally. This represents a 14.2% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's imports peaked at $14.5B in 2025.
The lowest imports in North Macedonia was $1.5B in 1997.
North Macedonia ranks 104th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's imports is projected to reach $14.5B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
North Macedonia's imports was approximately 14.45 billion ($14.5B) in 2025.
The imports of North Macedonia in 2025 was $14.5B. This ranks 104th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_imports,
title = {North Macedonia Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}