Key Market Indicators
Macedonia is projected to see its fruit consumption rise to approximately 501,000 metric tons by 2028, up from nearly 490,000 metric tons in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.4%. Since 2015, the nation's demand for fruits has increased at an annual rate of 1.6%. On the production front, Macedonia's fruit output is expected to reach around 579,000 metric tons by 2028, up from roughly 575,000 metric tons in 2023. This marks a modest annual growth rate of 0.1%. However, since 1997, the country's fruit supply has seen an annual decline of 2.6%. In 2023, Macedonia was ranked 99th in the world for fruit production, with Jordan surpassing it by achieving the same production figure of 575,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings in fruit production were India, Brazil, and Mexico, holding the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
