Margarine and shortening production in North Macedonia
In 2023 North Macedonia produced 2,900 t of margarine and shortening, the 80th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 38%. The record was 5,100 t in 1998.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 2,900 t
- World rank
- 80 of 94
- 10-year change
- +38%
- Record
- 5,100 t
- 1998
Margarine and shortening in North Macedonia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.02% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +38%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Mauritius | 3,169 | 0.02% |
| 79 | Taiwan | 3,074 | 0.02% |
| 80 | North Macedonia | 2,900 | 0.02% |
| 81 | DR Congo | 2,488 | 0.02% |
| 82 | Iraq | 2,310 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,900 | +32% |
| 2022 | 2,200 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 2,200 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 2,200 | −2.9% |
| 2019 | 2,265 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 2,101 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 2,014 | +15% |
| 2016 | 1,745 | −9.0% |
| 2015 | 1,917 | −2.9% |
| 2014 | 1,975 | −6.0% |
| 2013 | 2,100 | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 2,000 | −2.3% |
| 2011 | 2,047 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,044 | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 2,018 | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 1,877 | −2.0% |
| 2007 | 1,916 | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 1,903 | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 1,734 | −13% |
| 2004 | 2,000 | −9.1% |
| 2003 | 2,200 | −12% |
| 2002 | 2,500 | −18% |
| 2001 | 3,048 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 3,000 | −38% |
| 1999 | 4,800 | −5.9% |
| 1998 | 5,100 | +13% |
| 1997 | 4,500 | −10.0% |
| 1996 | 5,000 | +150% |
| 1995 | 2,000 | −14% |
| 1994 | 2,336 | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 2,200 | −0.4% |
| 1992 | 2,209 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 313 t USD 444,000
- Exporter rank
- 74 of 117
- Imports
- 3,036 t USD 5.5 m
- Importer rank
- 80 of 189
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of margarine and shortening in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 2,900 t in 2023, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
North Macedonia ranked 80th of 94 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 32.8% of the world total.
How has the production of margarine and shortening in North Macedonia changed?
It rose by 38% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 5,100 t in 1998.
Does North Macedonia export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 313 t (USD 444,000) and imports of 3,036 t (USD 5.5 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for North Macedonia is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.