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Exports of goods from Macedonia during the period from January to September 2026 reached 6.62 billion euros, marking a 10.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, imports amounted to 9.18 billion euros—an increase of 7.9 percent—according to data from the State Statistical Office. During this period, a trade deficit of nearly 2.56 billion euros was recorded.
In terms of specific products, the largest share of exports consisted of catalysts on carriers containing precious metals or their compounds, ignition wiring sets (and similar items) for vehicles, aircraft, or ships, seat components, and other types of catalysts on carriers. Imports were dominated by petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (excluding crude oil), platinum and platinum alloys, other metals of the platinum group and their alloys, as well as motor vehicles for the transport of persons.
From January to September 2026, based on the total volume of foreign trade, Macedonia’s primary trading partners were Germany, the United Kingdom, China, Greece, and Serbia. These five countries accounted for 49.7 percent of the total trade volume. European Union member states account for 58.8 percent of the country’s total foreign trade.