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Russian trade in goods with Macedonia in Q3 2021

by Russian Foreign Trade
based on data from the Federal Customs Service of Russia
The Report on Russia’s foreign trade in goods with Macedonia in the third quarter of 2021: exports, imports, products, dynamics.

Russia’s Trade with Macedonia

In the 3rd quarter of 2021, Russia’s trade with Macedonia totaled $39,579,538, up 30.59% ($9,270,792) from the 3rd quarter of 2020.

Russia’s exports to Macedonia in the 3rd quarter of 2021 totaled $19,162,474, up 138.97% ($11,143,703) from the 3rd quarter of 2020.

Russia’s imports from Macedonia in the 3rd quarter of 2021 were $20,417,064, down 8.40% ($1,872,911) from the 3rd quarter of 2020.

Russia’s trade deficit with Macedonia in the 3rd quarter of 2021 was $1,254,590, a 91.21% decrease ($13,016,614) over the 3rd quarter of 2020.

Macedonia was Russia’s 119th largest trading partner in the 3rd quarter of 2021 (down from 111th in the 3rd quarter of 2020), accounting for 0.0190% of Russia’s total trade (down from 0.0222% in the 3rd quarter of 2020).

Macedonia was Russia’s 119th largest export market in the 3rd quarter of 2021 (up from 127th in the 3rd quarter of 2020), accounting for 0.0144% of Russia’s total exports (up from 0.0102% in the 3rd quarter of 2020).

Macedonia was Russia’s 90th largest supplier in the 3rd quarter of 2021 (down from 84th in the 3rd quarter of 2020), accounting for 0.0272% of Russia’s total imports (down from 0.0385% in the 3rd quarter of 2020).

Russia’s Exports to Macedonia

The major share of Russian exports to Macedonia in the 3rd quarter of 2021 (and in the 3rd quarter of 2020) was accounted for the following product types:

  • Metals and products from them (HS codes 72-83) - 65.00% of Russia’s total exports to Macedonia (87.69% in the 3rd quarter of 2020);
  • Mineral products (HS codes 25-27) - 19.01% of Russia’s total exports to Macedonia (0.13% in the 3rd quarter of 2020);
  • Machinery, equipment and vehicles (HS codes 84-90) - 5.55% of Russia’s total exports to Macedonia (1.77% in the 3rd quarter of 2020);
  • Chemical products (HS codes 28-40) - 5.06% of Russia’s total exports to Macedonia (5.92% in the 3rd quarter of 2020);
  • Wood and wood products (HS codes 44-49) - 1.12% of Russia’s total exports to Macedonia (3.33% in the 3rd quarter of 2020).

The largest gains in Russia’s exports to Macedonia in the 3rd quarter of 2021 over the 3rd quarter of 2020 were recorded for the following product groups:

  • Iron and steel (HS code 72) - an increase of $5,397,330;
  • Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes (HS code 27) - an increase of $3,631,600;
  • Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof (HS code 84) - an increase of $897,892;
  • Plastics and articles thereof (HS code 39) - an increase of $551,428.

The largest declines in Russia’s exports to Macedonia in the 3rd quarter of 2021 over the 3rd quarter of 2020 were recorded for the following product groups:

  • Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal (HS code 44) - a decrease of $65,442.
Russia’s exports to Macedonia in the 3rd quarter of 2021 by product groups
HS
code
Name of product group Value of exports
in Q3 2021,
US dollars ($)
Percent share in total export Value of exports
in Q3 2020,
US dollars ($)
Percent change
in Q3 2021
over Q3 2020
07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers 20,650 0.11 29,571-30.17
17 Sugars and sugar confectionery 5,743 0.03 5,02014.40
20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants 0 0.00 15,082-100.00
21 Miscellaneous edible preparations 6,043 0.03 3,78859.53
22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar 28,772 0.15 0
27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes 3,642,254 19.01 10,65434,086.73
28 Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals,of radioactive elements or of isotopes 77 0.00 0
29 Organic chemicals 14,434 0.08 0
30 Pharmaceutical products 15,541 0.08 28,001-44.50
31 Fertilizers 20,000 0.10 19,0005.26
32 Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and mastics 1,884 0.01 1,57319.77
33 Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations 12,542 0.07 6,79984.47
34 Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modeling pastes, "dental waxes" and dental preparations with a basis of plaster 32,256 0.17 17,77781.45
38 Miscellaneous chemical products 59,690 0.31 102,455-41.74
39 Plastics and articles thereof 811,086 4.23 259,658212.37
40 Rubber and articles thereof 2,866 0.01 39,483-92.74
44 Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal 148,848 0.78 214,290-30.54
48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard 65,691 0.34 53,01323.91
49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans 0 0.00 7-100.00
56 Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof 100 0.00 0
63 Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags 1,669 0.01 315,283.87
68 Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials 170 0.00 0
70 Glass and glassware 54,250 0.28 39,11238.70
72 Iron and steel 12,404,514 64.73 7,007,18477.03
73 Articles of iron or steel 50,564 0.26 21,327137.09
76 Aluminum and articles thereof 0 0.00 2,869-100.00
82 Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof of base metal 1,144 0.01 0
83 Miscellaneous articles of base metal 19 0.00 0
84 Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof 923,114 4.82 25,2223,559.96
85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles 6,281 0.03 55,320-88.65
87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof 92,588 0.48 38,563140.10
90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof 40,952 0.21 22,97278.27
94 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated sign illuminated nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildings 7,762 0.04 0
96 Miscellaneous manufactured articles 1,002 0.01 0
SS Classified 689,968 3.60 0

Russia’s Imports from Macedonia

The major share of Russian imports from Macedonia in the 3rd quarter of 2021 (and in the 3rd quarter of 2020) was accounted for the following product types:

  • Food products and agricultural raw materials (HS codes 01-24) - 40.77% of Russia’s total imports from Macedonia (56.90% in the 3rd quarter of 2020);
  • Chemical products (HS codes 28-40) - 31.75% of Russia’s total imports from Macedonia (14.02% in the 3rd quarter of 2020);
  • Machinery, equipment and vehicles (HS codes 84-90) - 16.90% of Russia’s total imports from Macedonia (15.54% in the 3rd quarter of 2020);
  • Textiles, textile products and footwear (HS codes 50-67) - 8.64% of Russia’s total imports from Macedonia (11.73% in the 3rd quarter of 2020).

The largest gains in Russia’s imports from Macedonia in the 3rd quarter of 2021 over the 3rd quarter of 2020 were recorded for the following product groups:

  • Pharmaceutical products (HS code 30) - an increase of $3,352,957;
  • Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof (HS code 95) - an increase of $266,234;
  • Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof (HS code 90) - an increase of $114,099;
  • Cotton (HS code 52) - an increase of $108,517;
  • Miscellaneous edible preparations (HS code 21) - an increase of $87,652;
  • Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof (HS code 87) - an increase of $72,325.

The largest declines in Russia’s imports from Macedonia in the 3rd quarter of 2021 over the 3rd quarter of 2020 were recorded for the following product groups:

  • Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons (HS code 08) - a decrease of $3,121,002;
  • Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted (HS code 62) - a decrease of $722,174;
  • Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS code 07) - a decrease of $469,973;
  • Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage (HS code 06) - a decrease of $333,883;
  • Beverages, spirits and vinegar (HS code 22) - a decrease of $234,849;
  • Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes (HS code 24) - a decrease of $223,416;
  • Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof (HS code 84) - a decrease of $172,535;
  • Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted (HS code 61) - a decrease of $169,897;
  • Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated sign illuminated nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildings (HS code 94) - a decrease of $105,882;
  • Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials (HS code 68) - a decrease of $100,172;
  • Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles (HS code 64) - a decrease of $81,816;
  • Articles of iron or steel (HS code 73) - a decrease of $66,267.
Russia’s imports from Macedonia in the 3rd quarter of 2021 by product groups
HS
code
Name of product group Value of imports in Q3 2021,
US dollars ($)
Percent share in total import Value of imports in Q3 2020,
US dollars ($)
Percent change
in Q3 2021
over Q3 2020
04 Dairy produce; birds eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included 0 0.00 53,941-100.00
06 Live trees and other plants; bulbs, roots and the like; cut flowers and ornamental foliage 0 0.00 333,883-100.00
07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers 844,122 4.13 1,314,095-35.76
08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons 3,202,363 15.68 6,323,365-49.36
09 Coffee, tea, maté and spices 8,543 0.04 5,60952.31
17 Sugars and sugar confectionery 4,735 0.02 1,114325.04
18 Cocoa and cocoa preparations 312 0.00 0
19 Preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; bakers’ wares 19,799 0.10 50,550-60.83
20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants 140,042 0.69 124,54912.44
21 Miscellaneous edible preparations 147,618 0.72 59,966146.17
22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar 951,193 4.66 1,186,042-19.80
24 Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes 3,006,003 14.72 3,229,419-6.92
25 Salt; sulfur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement 446 0.00 0
28 Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals,of radioactive elements or of isotopes 2,899 0.01 0
30 Pharmaceutical products 6,467,919 31.68 3,114,962107.64
33 Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations 0 0.00 4,466-100.00
34 Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modeling pastes, "dental waxes" and dental preparations with a basis of plaster 3,043 0.01 5,046-39.69
39 Plastics and articles thereof 7,885 0.04 1,166576.24
40 Rubber and articles thereof 384 0.00 0
42 Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silkworm gut) 469 0.00 1,812-74.12
49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans 0 0.00 2-100.00
52 Cotton 108,562 0.53 45241,148.89
58 Special woven fabrics; tufted textile fabrics; lace, tapestries; trimmings; embroidery 48,126 0.24 35,75334.61
61 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted 862,496 4.22 1,032,393-16.46
62 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted 732,988 3.59 1,455,162-49.63
64 Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles 10,075 0.05 91,891-89.04
65 Headgear and parts thereof 1,515 0.01 0
68 Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials 0 0.00 100,172-100.00
70 Glass and glassware 0 0.00 758-100.00
73 Articles of iron or steel 50,832 0.25 117,099-56.59
76 Aluminum and articles thereof 246 0.00 0
84 Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof 96,043 0.47 268,578-64.24
85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles 2,727,902 13.36 2,754,959-0.98
87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof 144,909 0.71 72,58499.64
90 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof 482,289 2.36 368,19030.99
94 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated sign illuminated nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildings 8,065 0.04 113,947-92.92
95 Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof 334,691 1.64 68,457388.91
96 Miscellaneous manufactured articles 550 0.00 0
Russian foreign trade statistics
Source: Federal Customs Service of Russia