North Macedonia industrial turnover rises 8.8% in August

North Macedonia's industrial turnover increased by 8.8% in August 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, according to data from the State Statistical Office. This growth was primarily driven by foreign markets, which saw a double-digit annual increase of 11.2% in August.

In contrast, the domestic market grew by 4.4% in August. For the first eight months of 2026, total industrial turnover rose by 3.0% compared to the previous year, with foreign markets growing by 3.1% and the domestic market by 3.9% during the same cumulative period.

The capital goods sector was a major contributor to the August results, growing by 17.1% annually. Specific high-growth areas included the production of motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers, which rose by 17.4%, and the production of machinery and equipment, which increased by 17.3%. The food production sector also saw a moderate rise of 2.7%. However, the sector for durable consumer goods experienced a decline of 4.2% on an annual basis.