FAOSTAT · 1992–2024

Poppy seed production in North Macedonia

In 2024 North Macedonia produced 24 t of poppy seed, the 3rd largest in the world (0.23% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 68%. The record was 747 t in 1995. Area harvested: 40 ha, yield 0.6 t/ha.

Today’s prices

Production, 2024: 24 t
World rank: 3 of 3
10-year change: −68%
Record: 747 t; 1995

Poppy seed in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total: 0.23%; 0.09% in 2014
Yield, t/ha: 0.6; world 0.6 (+3.3%)
kg per person: 0.01; world 0.00
10-year change: −68%; world −87%

Position in the world ranking

#	Country	Tonnes	Share
1	Turkey	8,441	79.7%
2	Serbia	1,079	10.2%
3	North Macedonia	24	0.23%

Full ranking of 3 countries

Map of world production of poppy seed

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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	24	−37%	40	0.60
2023	38	+8.6%	52	0.73
2022	35	−5.4%	60	0.58
2021	37	−2.6%	59	0.63
2020	38	+15%	57	0.67
2019	33	−18%	54	0.61
2018	40	+25%	63	0.63
2017	32	−64%	75	0.43
2016	90	+41%	105	0.86
2015	64	−15%	86	0.74
2014	75	+19%	88	0.85
2013	63	−31%	103	0.61
2012	91	−61%	180	0.51
2011	233	−22%	284	0.82
2010	297	−41%	413	0.72
2009	504	+171%	618	0.82
2008	186	+16%	222	0.84
2007	161	+7.3%	236	0.68
2006	150	−9.1%	225	0.67
2005	165	−7.3%	253	0.65
2004	178	−4.3%	268	0.66
2003	186	0.0%	284	0.65
2002	186	+9.4%	281	0.66
2001	170	+18%	260	0.65
2000	144	−44%	201	0.72
1999	259	+47%	440	0.59
1998	176	−12%	263	0.67
1997	201	−50%	301	0.67
1996	399	−47%	597	0.67
1995	747	+30%	1,315	0.57
1994	573	+54%	997	0.57
1993	371	+51%	910	0.41
1992	246	—	373	0.66

Trade, 2024

Imports: 14 t USD 45,000
Importer rank: 53 of 85

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 poppy seed in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia produced 24 t in 2024, 0.23% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of poppy seed?

North Macedonia ranked 3rd of 3 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Turkey with 79.7% of the world total.

How has the production of poppy seed in North Macedonia changed?

It fell by 68% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −87% for the world. The record was 747 t in 1995.

What is the yield of poppy seed in North Macedonia?

0.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (24 t from 40 ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.

Does North Macedonia export or import poppy seed?

In 2024 North Macedonia reported no exports and imports of 14 t (USD 45,000), 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.

Other large producers

Turkey Serbia

All countries producing poppy seed

Other products of North Macedonia

Cow milk Chillies and peppers, green Wheat Grapes Potatoes Cabbages Barley Watermelons Maize Apples Tomatoes Skim milk of cows

Agricultural production in North Macedonia

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.