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North Macedonia: sanctions and trade risk
As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 6 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to North Macedonia.Lists last checked .
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No elevated country indicator for North Macedonia in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in North Macedonia may still be on a list.
On the sanctions lists
6 entries on the official lists name North Macedonia — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.
| List | Entries | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) | 6 | 6 | — | — |
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No new listings or removals naming North Macedonia recorded yet.
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North Macedonia: logistics and trade
Inland transit market in the Balkans, Corridors X and VIII
North Macedonia (ISO code: MK) is a landlocked country in the central Balkans, bordering Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo and Serbia. It is a parliamentary republic, not an EU member but an EU accession candidate (Stabilisation and Association Agreement in force since 2004) as well as a member of CEFTA and party to an EFTA free trade agreement. Customs are handled by the Customs Administration (Carinska uprava) using the Single Administrative Document; since 1 July 2015 the country has been a member of the Common Transit Convention and uses the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS, Phase 5 since 13 January 2025). Import VAT is generally 18 percent, with reduced rates of 10 and 5 percent. Its export-oriented economy is shaped by metals and ferro-alloys, textiles and clothing, machinery and vehicle parts as well as agricultural products such as wine, vegetables and tobacco, with Germany as the main trading partner. As the country has no seaport, overseas trade mainly runs through Thessaloniki (Greece) and Durres (Albania). Inland transport centres on the Pan-European Corridor X (Tabanovce - Skopje - Gevgelija) and the east-west Corridor VIII, while air freight is handled at Skopje (SKP) and Ohrid (OHD) airports. The national currency is the Macedonian Denar (MKD).
- Capital
- Skopje
- Population
- 1,822,612
- Area
- 25,713 km²
- Currency
- Macedonian Denar (MKD)
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Western Balkans / Southeast Europe
- Economic area
- CEFTA; EU accession candidate (SAA since 2004)
- Religions
- Orthodox, Muslims, Catholics, Others
- Access to the sea
- Landlocked
Transport modes Road · Rail · Air
- Current situation
- NCTS Phase 5 active since 13.1.2025; revised PEM rules of origin since 1.1.2025. EU accession candidate with ongoing alignment of customs law. No nationwide disruption verified (as of 2026-06-26).
- Seasonal conditions
- Continental climate: cold, partly snowy winters can affect mountain passes and corridor routes; hot, dry summers.
Main cargo airports
- Skopje International AirportSKP
Skopje Airport (SKP): North Macedonia's main gateway, TAV-operated, about 3.2m passengers in 2025, cargo centre rated 40,000 t, non-EU customs, RFS via Vienna.
- Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHD
Ohrid Airport (OHD), Lake Ohrid: Wizz Air and holiday carriers, up to 400,000 pax/year, no air cargo – freight via Skopje (SKP), about 170 km.
Road corridors
- Corridor X / Motorway A1: Tabanovce (border RS) - Skopje - Gevgelija (border GR)
- Corridor VIII: Albanian border (Kjafasan) - Skopje - Bulgarian border (Deve Bair)
- Sea port connections via Thessaloniki (GR) and Durres (AL)
Rail corridors
- Corridor X (electrified): Tabanovce - Skopje - Gevgelija (Makedonski Zeleznici)
- Corridor VIII (east-west, partly under development towards Bulgaria)
Main trade lanes
- Germany - North Macedonia
- Greece - North Macedonia (via Gevgelija / Thessaloniki)
- Serbia - North Macedonia (via Tabanovce)
- Bulgaria - North Macedonia
- Kosovo - North Macedonia
Customs and import
Customs authority Customs Administration of the Republic of North Macedonia (Carinska uprava / Customs Administration)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- Electronic import processing by the customs administration using the single administrative document (SAD). North Macedonia has been a member of the Common Transit Procedure since 1.7.2015 and uses NCTS (Phase 5 since 13.1.2025).
- Export customs system
- Export by single administrative document (SAD); common transit procedure via NCTS. Preferential trade with the EU (SAA), EFTA and within CEFTA.
- Import VAT
- 18 percent (standard rate); reduced 10 and 5 percent. Collected by the Public Revenue Office (UJP).
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- EUR.1, EUR-MED and origin declaration on the invoice. PEM Convention with revised rules of origin since 1.1.2025. Agreements: SAA with the EU, EFTA free trade agreement, CEFTA.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Licensing requirements apply, among others, to weapons and military goods, dual-use goods, narcotic substances, protected species (CITES), cultural property, and goods subject to veterinary and phytosanitary controls.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Single administrative document (SAD)
- Transport document (CMR, AWB)
- Proof of origin (EUR.1 / origin declaration) for preference
- Import licences, if applicable
Typical export documents
- Export declaration (SAD)
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Proof of origin (EUR.1 / EUR-MED)
- Transport document (CMR)
- Export licence if applicable (dual-use / military goods)
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium
- Customs delays
- Medium
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Medium
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium
Trade
Top import partners
Top import goods
- Mineral oils
- Machinery
- Electronic devices
- Vehicles
- Chemical products
Top export goods
- Metals
- Textiles
- Machinery
- Agricultural products
- Chemicals
Typical cargo
- Metals and ferroalloys
- Textiles and clothing (processing under contract)
- Machinery and vehicle parts
- Agricultural products (wine, vegetables, tobacco)
- Chemical products
- Mineral oils (imports)
Logistics questions
Is North Macedonia part of the EU or the EU customs union?
No. North Macedonia is not an EU member but an EU accession candidate. Since 2004, a Stabilisation and Association Agreement has been in place with the EU; the country is also a member of CEFTA and linked through an EFTA free trade agreement.
What is the import tax (VAT) in North Macedonia?
The standard rate is 18 percent. In addition, reduced rates of 10 and 5 percent apply to certain goods and services (e.g. basic foodstuffs, medicines). VAT is collected by the Public Revenue Office (UJP).
Which customs system does North Macedonia use?
The customs administration (Carinska uprava) processes declarations electronically via the single administrative document (SAD). For transit, North Macedonia has been a member of the Common Transit Procedure since 1. July 2015 and uses the NCTS (Phase 5 since 13. January 2025).
Does North Macedonia have a seaport?
No, North Macedonia is a landlocked country without its own seaport. Overseas shipments mainly run via the ports of Thessaloniki (Greece) and Durres (Albania) and are then transported onward by road or rail.
Which transport corridors are central to the transport of goods?
The most important axis is the Pan-European Corridor X (Tabanovce - Skopje - Gevgelija) running north-south, which connects Serbia with Greece. In the east-west direction, Corridor VIII runs from Albania via Skopje to Bulgaria.
Which proof of origin applies in preferential trade?
The usual documents are the movement certificate EUR.1, EUR-MED and the origin declaration on the invoice. Since 1. January 2025, the revised rules of origin of the PEM Convention apply, which allow cumulation with the EU, EFTA and CEFTA.
Which currency does North Macedonia use?
The national currency is the Macedonian denar (MKD). It is de facto pegged to the euro; the euro is widely used in trade but is not legal tender.
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