Olive oil production in North Macedonia
In 2023 North Macedonia produced 1,790 t of olive oil, the 26th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 17%. The record was 2,380 t in 2003.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 1,790 t
- World rank
- 26 of 34
- 10-year change
- +17%
- Record
- 2,380 t
- 2003
Olive oil in North Macedonia, 1992–2023 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.07%
- 0.04% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +17%
- world −25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Saudi Arabia | 3,000 | 0.11% |
| 25 | Uruguay | 2,047 | 0.08% |
| 26 | North Macedonia | 1,790 | 0.07% |
| 27 | El Salvador | 1,588 | 0.06% |
| 28 | Mexico | 1,314 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of olive oil
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,790 | −4.6% |
| 2022 | 1,877 | −0.5% |
| 2021 | 1,887 | −0.9% |
| 2020 | 1,904 | +46% |
| 2019 | 1,300 | −1.9% |
| 2018 | 1,325 | −0.7% |
| 2017 | 1,335 | −0.9% |
| 2016 | 1,347 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 1,326 | −0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,332 | −13% |
| 2013 | 1,530 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 1,530 | +13% |
| 2011 | 1,360 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,360 | −11% |
| 2009 | 1,530 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,530 | −10.0% |
| 2007 | 1,700 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,700 | −17% |
| 2005 | 2,040 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,040 | −14% |
| 2003 | 2,380 | +17% |
| 2002 | 2,040 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6 t USD 56,000
- Exporter rank
- 84 of 102
- Imports
- 351 t USD 3.0 m
- Importer rank
- 103 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 olive oil in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 1,790 t in 2023, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of olive oil?
North Macedonia ranked 26th of 34 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Spain with 32.5% of the world total.
How has the production of olive oil in North Macedonia changed?
It rose by 17% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −25% for the world. The record was 2,380 t in 2003.
Does North Macedonia export or import olive oil?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 6 t (USD 56,000) and imports of 351 t (USD 3.0 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 imputed by FAO. 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.