North Macedonia bakery sector warns of rising bread prices

The bakery sector in North Macedonia is warning of potential price increases for bread and white pastries due to rising production costs. Industry representatives state that the margin to absorb these costs without adjusting retail prices is shrinking.

Key drivers of the rising costs include flour, packaging, electricity, fuel, transport, and labor. Energy remains a particularly sensitive issue, as bakeries operate continuously and cannot easily reduce consumption during peak price periods. While the sector previously attempted to maintain stable prices in April, the ongoing pressure from rising commodity and energy costs may force producers to implement price adjustments if current trends continue.