THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY IN NORTH MACEDONIA

Jankulovski, Nikolche and Bojkovska, Katerina and Mihajlovski, Goran and Kohut, Uliana and Horbal, Natalia (2023) THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY IN NORTH MACEDONIA. Balkan Agricultural Congress. pp. 930-936.

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Abstract

ABSTRACT
Agriculture is a vital sector of the North Macedonian economy, employing approximately
11% of the workforce and contributing 7.5% to GDP in 2022. Tobacco is one of the most
important agricultural industries in the country. North Macedonia is a leading tobacco
producer in Southeastern Europe. In 2019, the country produced 26,234 tons of tobacco,
accounting for 0.4% of global production and 13.9% of European production. This makes
North Macedonia one of the top 30 tobacco-producing countries in the world and one of the
top 20 exporters of raw tobacco. This research article examines the economic dimensions of
the tobacco industry in North Macedonia. The article uses a methodological framework that
integrates quantitative analysis and statistical tools. Drawing from official economic data, the
study evaluates the industry's contribution to the national economy, including its impact on
GDP and employment trends. The research also employs statistical methods to analyze trade
dynamics and economic interdependencies related to tobacco production and consumption.
Through this economic lens, the article sheds light on the industry's pivotal role in shaping the
country's economic landscape. The insights gained from this research are significant for
policymakers, economists, and stakeholders. They provide informed perspectives that can be
used to make sound decisions about tobacco-related policies and their far-reaching
implications for sustained economic development. This research not only enhances
understanding of the industry's impact, but it also contributes to informed policy discussions
about economic diversification and public health considerations.
Key words: Agriculture, Economy, Tobacco, N. Macedonia

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Economics and Business
Divisions:	Faculty of Biotechnical Sciences
Depositing User:	PhD Goran Mihajlovski
Date Deposited:	20 Feb 2025 16:13
Last Modified:	20 Feb 2025 16:13
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/10772

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