> In 2024 North Macedonia produced 3,418 t of sheep meat, the 94th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%.

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# Sheep meat production in North Macedonia

In 2024 North Macedonia produced 3,418 t of sheep meat, the 94th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%. The record was 13,050 t in 1994.

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Production, 20243,418 t
World rank94 of 175
10-year change−28%
Record13,050 t1994

## Sheep meat in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.03%0.05% in 2014
kg per person1.87world 1.41
10-year change−28%world +23%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 92 | [United Arab Emirates](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/united-arab-emirates/) | 4,438 | 0.04% |
| 93 | [Georgia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/georgia/) | 4,400 | 0.04% |
| 94 | **North Macedonia** | 3,418 | 0.03% |
| 95 | [Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/venezuela/) | 3,208 | 0.03% |
| 96 | [DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/dr-congo/) | 2,851 | 0.02% |

[Full ranking of 175 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/)

### Map of world production of sheep meat

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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 3,418 | −12% |
| 2023 | 3,891 | −2.5% |
| 2022 | 3,992 | +29% |
| 2021 | 3,097 | −2.7% |
| 2020 | 3,183 | −6.2% |
| 2019 | 3,392 | −1.6% |
| 2018 | 3,446 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 3,422 | −8.4% |
| 2016 | 3,737 | −6.1% |
| 2015 | 3,980 | −16% |
| 2014 | 4,727 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4,725 | −16% |
| 2012 | 5,600 | −12% |
| 2011 | 6,370 | +27% |
| 2010 | 5,000 | −4.3% |
| 2009 | 5,225 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 5,204 | −20% |
| 2007 | 6,495 | −9.8% |
| 2006 | 7,198 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 6,857 | −2.5% |
| 2004 | 7,030 | +19% |
| 2003 | 5,895 | +27% |
| 2002 | 4,637 | −21% |
| 2001 | 5,900 | +31% |
| 2000 | 4,500 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 4,396 | −22% |
| 1998 | 5,613 | −15% |
| 1997 | 6,588 | −31% |
| 1996 | 9,536 | −4.4% |
| 1995 | 9,976 | −24% |
| 1994 | 13,050 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 12,882 | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 12,394 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports1,840 t USD 16.8 m
Exporter rank28 of 82
Imports1 t USD 27,000
Importer rank176 of 178
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](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of sheep meat in North Macedonia?

North Macedonia produced 3,418 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of sheep meat?

North Macedonia ranked 94th of 175 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.9% of the world total.

### How has the production of sheep meat in North Macedonia changed?

It fell by 28% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 13,050 t in 1994.

### Does North Macedonia export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 1,840 t (USD 16.8 m) and imports of 1 t (USD 27,000), 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/india/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/australia/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/turkey/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/new-zealand/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/algeria/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/sudan/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/uzbekistan/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/united-kingdom/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/chad/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/pakistan/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/iran/)
[All countries producing sheep meat](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/)

## Other products of North Macedonia

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/north-macedonia/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/north-macedonia/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/north-macedonia/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/north-macedonia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/north-macedonia/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/north-macedonia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/north-macedonia/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/north-macedonia/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/north-macedonia/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/north-macedonia/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/north-macedonia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/north-macedonia/)
[Agricultural production in North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/north-macedonia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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