Plums production in North Macedonia
In 2024 North Macedonia produced 28,750 t of plums, the 35th largest in the world (0.23% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 13%. The record was 41,477 t in 2015. Area harvested: 9,261 ha, yield 3.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 28,750 t
- World rank
- 35 of 88
- 10-year change
- −13%
- Record
- 41,477 t
- 2015
Plums in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.23%
- 0.30% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.1
- world 4.8 (−36%)
- kg per person
- 15.8
- world 1.56
- 10-year change
- −13%
- world +13%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Turkmenistan | 34,051 | 0.27% |
| 34 | Greece | 29,350 | 0.23% |
| 35 | North Macedonia | 28,750 | 0.23% |
| 36 | Armenia | 28,707 | 0.23% |
| 37 | Australia | 27,905 | 0.22% |
Map of world production of plums
Share of the world total; North Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,750 | +35% | 9,261 | 3.10 |
| 2023 | 21,313 | −46% | 6,596 | 3.23 |
| 2022 | 39,512 | +46% | 11,775 | 3.36 |
| 2021 | 27,031 | −23% | 7,719 | 3.50 |
| 2020 | 34,983 | +8.3% | 9,810 | 3.57 |
| 2019 | 32,303 | −14% | 8,481 | 3.81 |
| 2018 | 37,719 | +111% | 9,620 | 3.92 |
| 2017 | 17,880 | −47% | 4,368 | 4.09 |
| 2016 | 33,684 | −19% | 7,939 | 4.24 |
| 2015 | 41,477 | +25% | 9,367 | 4.43 |
| 2014 | 33,101 | −15% | 7,492 | 4.42 |
| 2013 | 38,902 | +9.8% | 8,357 | 4.66 |
| 2012 | 35,444 | −0.0% | 7,383 | 4.80 |
| 2011 | 35,448 | −7.8% | 7,165 | 4.95 |
| 2010 | 38,431 | +7.9% | 7,694 | 4.99 |
| 2009 | 35,610 | +8.5% | 6,955 | 5.12 |
| 2008 | 32,826 | +18% | 6,000 | 5.47 |
| 2007 | 27,773 | −6.6% | 5,100 | 5.45 |
| 2006 | 29,745 | +18% | 5,500 | 5.41 |
| 2005 | 25,254 | −2.7% | 4,518 | 5.59 |
| 2004 | 25,967 | +70% | 5,000 | 5.19 |
| 2003 | 15,313 | −36% | 3,000 | 5.10 |
| 2002 | 23,840 | +79% | 4,500 | 5.30 |
| 2001 | 13,300 | −43% | 3,000 | 4.43 |
| 2000 | 23,421 | −17% | 3,000 | 7.81 |
| 1999 | 28,089 | +42% | 3,000 | 9.36 |
| 1998 | 19,760 | +12% | 2,537 | 7.79 |
| 1997 | 17,633 | −43% | 2,571 | 6.86 |
| 1996 | 30,878 | +79% | 4,000 | 7.72 |
| 1995 | 17,221 | −32% | 4,000 | 4.31 |
| 1994 | 25,230 | +19% | 2,652 | 9.51 |
| 1993 | 21,220 | −24% | 2,750 | 7.72 |
| 1992 | 27,822 | — | 2,802 | 9.93 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6,447 t USD 4.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 21 of 89
- Imports
- 238 t USD 88,000
- Importer rank
- 90 of 156
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 plums in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 28,750 t in 2024, 0.23% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of plums?
North Macedonia ranked 35th of 88 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 54.4% of the world total.
How has the production of plums in North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 13% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 41,477 t in 2015.
What is the yield of plums in North Macedonia?
3.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (28,750 t from 9,261 ha), against a world average of 4.8 t/ha.
Does North Macedonia export or import plums and sloes?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 6,447 t (USD 4.0 m) and imports of 238 t (USD 88,000), 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. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
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.