Tobacco, unmanufactured production in North Macedonia
In 2024 North Macedonia produced 24,116 t of tobacco, unmanufactured, the 25th largest in the world (0.40% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 13%. The record was 31,676 t in 1998. Area harvested: 14,873 ha, yield 1.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 24,116 t
- World rank
- 25 of 118
- 10-year change
- −13%
- Record
- 31,676 t
- 1998
Tobacco, unmanufactured in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.40%
- 0.38% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.6
- world 1.8 (−12%)
- kg per person
- 13.2
- world 0.74
- 10-year change
- −13%
- world −16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Canada | 27,780 | 0.46% |
| 24 | Myanmar | 26,644 | 0.44% |
| 25 | North Macedonia | 24,116 | 0.40% |
| 26 | Iran | 20,948 | 0.35% |
| 27 | Zambia | 20,768 | 0.34% |
Map of world production of tobacco, unmanufactured
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 | 24,116 | +1.7% | 14,873 | 1.62 |
| 2023 | 23,713 | −8.7% | 14,900 | 1.59 |
| 2022 | 25,978 | +6.8% | 15,044 | 1.73 |
| 2021 | 24,329 | −6.8% | 15,457 | 1.57 |
| 2020 | 26,112 | −0.5% | 16,591 | 1.57 |
| 2019 | 26,234 | +2.7% | 16,679 | 1.57 |
| 2018 | 25,547 | +12% | 16,582 | 1.54 |
| 2017 | 22,885 | −10% | 15,959 | 1.43 |
| 2016 | 25,443 | +5.0% | 16,376 | 1.55 |
| 2015 | 24,237 | −12% | 16,128 | 1.50 |
| 2014 | 27,578 | −1.0% | 17,756 | 1.55 |
| 2013 | 27,859 | +1.9% | 19,178 | 1.45 |
| 2012 | 27,333 | +3.0% | 19,639 | 1.39 |
| 2011 | 26,537 | −12% | 19,679 | 1.35 |
| 2010 | 30,280 | +26% | 20,300 | 1.49 |
| 2009 | 24,122 | +41% | 17,800 | 1.36 |
| 2008 | 17,087 | −23% | 17,064 | 1.00 |
| 2007 | 22,056 | −12% | 17,132 | 1.29 |
| 2006 | 25,036 | −9.6% | 17,438 | 1.44 |
| 2005 | 27,691 | +31% | 18,488 | 1.50 |
| 2004 | 21,140 | −2.1% | 17,716 | 1.19 |
| 2003 | 21,592 | −2.1% | 19,158 | 1.13 |
| 2002 | 22,044 | −5.0% | 20,600 | 1.07 |
| 2001 | 23,200 | +4.6% | 20,100 | 1.15 |
| 2000 | 22,175 | −24% | 22,785 | 0.97 |
| 1999 | 29,368 | −7.3% | 24,696 | 1.19 |
| 1998 | 31,676 | +36% | 24,984 | 1.27 |
| 1997 | 23,308 | +51% | 19,296 | 1.21 |
| 1996 | 15,412 | −1.7% | 11,734 | 1.31 |
| 1995 | 15,683 | −17% | 10,894 | 1.44 |
| 1994 | 18,862 | −21% | 14,569 | 1.29 |
| 1993 | 24,002 | −9.4% | 21,609 | 1.11 |
| 1992 | 26,502 | — | 22,497 | 1.18 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 14,254 t USD 137 m
- Exporter rank
- 24 of 101
- Imports
- 891 t USD 5.1 m
- Importer rank
- 81 of 139
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 tobacco, unmanufactured in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia produced 24,116 t in 2024, 0.40% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does North Macedonia rank in the world for production of tobacco, unmanufactured?
North Macedonia ranked 25th of 118 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 37.3% of the world total.
How has the production of tobacco, unmanufactured in North Macedonia changed?
It fell by 13% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −16% for the world. The record was 31,676 t in 1998.
What is the yield of tobacco, unmanufactured in North Macedonia?
1.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (24,116 t from 14,873 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does North Macedonia export or import unmanufactured tobacco?
In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 14,254 t (USD 137 m) and imports of 891 t (USD 5.1 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. 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.