Reference metadata describe statistical concepts and methodologies used for the collection and generation of data. They provide information on data quality and, since they are strongly content-oriented, assist users in interpreting the data. Reference metadata, unlike structural metadata, can be decoupled from the data.
[MK1] State Statistical Office (MAKSTAT) (North Macedonia)
1.2. Contact organisation unit
Department for prices
1.3. Contact name
Confidential because of GDPR
1.4. Contact person function
Confidential because of GDPR
1.5. Contact mail address
"Dame Gruev" 4, 1000 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia
1.6. Contact email address
Confidential because of GDPR
1.7. Contact phone number
Confidential because of GDPR
1.8. Contact fax number
Confidential because of GDPR
2.1. Metadata last certified
2 June 2026
2.2. Metadata last posted
2 June 2026
2.3. Metadata last update
2 June 2026
3.1. Data description
Total, by main industrial groups, sections, divisions and groups.
Industrial producer price total;
Industrial producer price on the domestic market;
Industrial producer price on the non-domestic market
3.2. Classification system
National Classification of Activities - NKD Rev.2 Classification of Products by Activities - KPD National Nomenclature of Industrial Products - NNIP Customs Nomenclature.
3.3. Coverage - sector
Sections: B-Mining and quarrying, C-Manufacturing, D-Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (group 35.1), E-Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities.
Industrial producer price on the domestic market: E36 by NKD Rev.2 are included.
Industrial producer price on the non-domestic market: section D and E36 by NKD Rev.2 are not included (no occurrence).
3.4. Statistical concepts and definitions
Industrial producer price on the domestic market is the price at which the producer sells the products to the network of wholesale and retail distributors in the largest quantities, on the domestic market, loaded free on rail or truck where the producer is located. This price includes producer subsidies, if the seller accomplished it according to regulations, but deducts commercial rebates, discounts, cash discounts and similar reductions offered by the seller. VAT and excises are also deducted from the price.
The average monthly price of a product/service is calculated when the total monthly value (according to the definition given above) of that product/service sold on the domestic market is divided by the total quantity of the same product/service sold on the domestic market in that month.
Industrial producer price on the non-domestic market is the price at which the producer sells the products in the largest quantities, on the non-domestic market, with FOB (free on board) clause, which means that the cost of transport and insurance to the Macedonian border are included in the price. Commercial rebates by the seller are deducted from this price. VAT is also deducted from the price.
The average monthly price of a product/service is calculated when the total monthly value (according to the definition given above) of that product/service sold on the non-domestic market is divided by the total quantity of the same product/service sold on the non-domestic market in that month.
Industrial producer price indices, total, measure the changes of the Industrial producer price levels of the industrial products produced in Macedonia and sold on the domestic market and the non-domestic market. The Industrial producer price index, total, is composed of two components: the Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market and the Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market. The Industrial producer price indices, total, are calculated as the weighted average of the Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market and the Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market.
3.5. Statistical unit
Reporting units: Enterprises which belong to sections: B, C, D (group 35.1) and E36.
Observation units: Producer prices of industrial products manufactured by enterprises belonging to sections: B, C, D (group 35.1) and E36.
3.6. Statistical population
Industrial producer prices on the domestic market: Specified industrial products according to the National Nomenclature of Industrial Products (NNIP), which belong to sections B, C, D (group 35.1) and E36 according to the NKD Rev.2.
Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market: Specified industrial products sold by producers on the non-domestic market according to the Customs Nomenclature and the National Nomenclature of Industrial Products (NNIP) from sections: B, C and D (group 35.1) according to the NKD Rev.2.
3.7. Reference area
Republic of North Macedonia.
3.8. Coverage - Time
Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market:
Since 1972-2000 (previous year = 100) by the Unique classification of activity (EKD);
Since 2001 (2021 = 100) by NKD Rev.2.
Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market:
Since 2010 (2021 = 100) by NKD Rev.2.
Industrial producer price indices, total:
Since 2010 (2021 = 100) by NKD Rev.2.
3.9. Base period
2021 = 100
Indices.
Industrial producer prices on the domestic market: Мonth.
Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market: Month.
6.1. Institutional Mandate - legal acts and other agreements
Law on State Statistics ("Official Gazette of Republic of Macedonia" No. 54/97, 21/07, 51/11, 104/13, 42/14, 192/15, 27/16, 83/18, 220/18 and 31/20 ) and Programme of Statistical Surveys 2023 - 2027 (“Official Gazette of the Republic of North Macedonia” No.29/23. International standards and regulations: Methodology of short-term business statistics by Eurostat, European Business Statistics (EBS) Regulation (EU) 2019/2152 on 27 November 2019, followed by the Commission Implementing Regulation 2020/1197
6.2. Institutional Mandate - data sharing
Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market:
Time series since January 2001: through SDDS to International Monetary Fund, through eDAMIS to Eurostat.
Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market:
Time series from January 2010: through eDAMIS to Eurostat.
Industrial producer price indices, total:
Time series from January 2010: through eDAMIS to Eurostat.
7.1. Confidentiality - policy
The data are treated as individual data, protected by the Law on State Statistics, and are used exclusively for statistical purposes.
7.2. Confidentiality - data treatment
Any individual or personal data, regardless of the phase of statistical observation, are treated as confidential data and can be used only for statistical purposes.
8.1. Release calendar
The release of data is in accordance with the Advance Release Calendar, which is published on the State Statistical Office website.
Industrial producer prices on the domestic market and Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market:
Quality assurance and data validation are performed during the whole process - from the collection phase to the data aggregation phase.
11.2. Quality management - assessment
The price changes of a seasonal product (C14 and C15.2 by NKD Rev.2).
12.1. Relevance - User Needs
The data on the Industrial producer price indices are used by both the business community and the government:
As an economic indicator: The indices capture price movements, which enable to foresee the price changes on the trade market. They can be an early indicator of inflationary pressures in the economy. These data are used in formulating fiscal and monetary policies.
As a deflator of other economic series: The indices are used to adjust other economic time series for price changes.
As the basis for indexing prices in contracts: The indices are commonly used in indexing purchase and sales contracts.
These contracts typically specify amounts of money to be paid at some point in the future. It may be agreed to include an indexation clause that takes account of changes in prices.
The indices are used for comparison with other countries (the main reason for transmission to IMF and Eurostat).
12.2. Relevance - User Satisfaction
Not available.
12.3. Completeness
Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market included E36 by NKD Rev.2 and are not published at the groups level.
Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market and Industrial producer price indices, total are not published at the groups level.
13.1. Accuracy - overall
The overall accuracy is not assessed.
13.2. Sampling error
No measurement of the sampling errors.
Information on sample size under 18.1.
13.3. Non-sampling error
Industrial producer prices on the domestic market and Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market
Coverage errors: Data providers are reminded in a timely manner to fulfil their obligation.
Specification errors: When there are changes in specification the base price is adjusted.
Data processing errors: Rules for control and calculation of output data are implemented in the data processing application.
Non-response errors: Data from the previous period are used for imputation.
Unit non - response: Reporting units which have not submit the fulfiled questionnaire on time are contacted by phone.
The results are not biased due to response rate.
14.1. Timeliness
Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market
Not later than 30 days after the reference month (T+30).
Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market
30 days after the end of the reference period (T+30).
Industrial producer price indices, total
30 days after the end of the reference period (T+30).
14.2. Punctuality
All deadlines are met.
15.1. Comparability - geographical
The data are produced at the national level. Comparability is ensured at the international level.
15.2. Comparability - over time
Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market
Time series from 1972-2000 (previous year = 100) based on the Unique classification of activity (EKD), and from 2001 by NKD Rev.2 (2021=100).
Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market
Time series from 2010 according to NKD Rev.2 (2021=100).
Industrial producer price indices, total
Time series from 2010 according to NKD Rev.2 (2021=100).
No breaks in the time series.
15.3. Coherence - cross domain
The cross-domain coherence partly assured. Coherence between different types of prices is not assured.
15.4. Coherence - internal
Internal coherence is assured.
Not available
17.1. Data revision - policy
In accordance with the Statistical Data Revision Policy. When data were revised (mostly with new base year) in the same time they are published nationaly on the web site and send to Eurostat.
Revision of data is done by changing the base year and by changes in the nomenclatures.
The Mean Absolute Revision (MAR) and Mean Revision (MR) for unadjusted and calendar adjusted data are zero.
18.1. Source data
Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market:
This is a sample survey. The sample is selected from the enterprises that fill in the "Annual report on industry" (IND.21). In the sample for the "Monthly report on industrial producer prices on the domestic market" (C.doma) covered the enterprises with the "Annual report on industry" in 2021. The updating of the sample is carried out annually.
Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market:
This is a sample survey. The sample is selected from the “Annual report on industry, 2021" (IND.21) and "Commodity international exchange, 2021”. In the sample for the “Monthly report on export prices (Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market)”, (C.izvoz) included are enterprises of the "Annual report on industry" (IND.21) in 2021. Updating of the sample is carried out annually.
Industrial producer price indices, total:
Sources of data are statistical surveys: "Monthly report on Industrial producer prices on the domestic market" (C.doma) and “Monthly report on export prices (Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market)” (C.izvoz).
18.2. Frequency of data collection
Monthly.
18.3. Data collection
Industrial producer prices on the domestic market: Data on industrial producer prices on the domestic market are collected with the statistical questionnaire: "Monthly report on industrial producer prices on the domestic market" (C.doma). The enterprises fill in data on average monthly prices for the current month and send the completed forms to the SSO no later than the 15th of the month, for the previous month.
Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market: Data on industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market are collected with the statistical questionnaire “Monthly report on export prices (Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market)”, (C.izvoz). Enterprises fill in data on average monthly prices for the current month and send the completed forms to the SSO, no later than the 15th of the month, for the previous month.
18.4. Data validation
Industrial producer prices on the domestic market and Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market:
Data checking is performed in accordance with the defined criteria for control. Checking is done before and after data entry. In case of deviations, the respondents are contacted. The prepared indices are also checked before publication.
18.5. Data compilation
Industrial producer prices on the domestic market
Editing: The statistical survey is conducted monthly on the basis of a sample. Data collection is done via electronic mail, and data control and processing are performed in the SSO.
Imputation: Imputation is made for non-response using data from the previous period.
Weights: For weighting, the turnover on the domestic market for each product of each respondent (at the lowest 10-digit level of NNIP plus 2 digits of the specification) is used. The main data sources is the "Annual report on industry" (IND.21) for 2021. The weights are changed every 5 years.
Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market
Editing: The statistical survey is conducted monthly on the basis of a sample. Data collection is done via electronic mail, and data control and processing are performed in the SSO.
Imputation: Imputation is made for non-response using data from the previous period.
Weights: The value of exported products from IND.21, 2021, is distributed according to the structure of the value of exports from "Commodity international exchange, 2021”. The weights are changed every 5 years.
Industrial producer price indices, total
Weights: Weighting is performed by using data from "Annual report on industry, 2021" (IND.21).
18.6. Adjustment
No data adjustment is made.
Not applicable.
Total, by main industrial groups, sections, divisions and groups.
Industrial producer price total;
Industrial producer price on the domestic market;
Industrial producer price on the non-domestic market
2 June 2026
Industrial producer price on the domestic market is the price at which the producer sells the products to the network of wholesale and retail distributors in the largest quantities, on the domestic market, loaded free on rail or truck where the producer is located. This price includes producer subsidies, if the seller accomplished it according to regulations, but deducts commercial rebates, discounts, cash discounts and similar reductions offered by the seller. VAT and excises are also deducted from the price.
The average monthly price of a product/service is calculated when the total monthly value (according to the definition given above) of that product/service sold on the domestic market is divided by the total quantity of the same product/service sold on the domestic market in that month.
Industrial producer price on the non-domestic market is the price at which the producer sells the products in the largest quantities, on the non-domestic market, with FOB (free on board) clause, which means that the cost of transport and insurance to the Macedonian border are included in the price. Commercial rebates by the seller are deducted from this price. VAT is also deducted from the price.
The average monthly price of a product/service is calculated when the total monthly value (according to the definition given above) of that product/service sold on the non-domestic market is divided by the total quantity of the same product/service sold on the non-domestic market in that month.
Industrial producer price indices, total, measure the changes of the Industrial producer price levels of the industrial products produced in Macedonia and sold on the domestic market and the non-domestic market. The Industrial producer price index, total, is composed of two components: the Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market and the Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market. The Industrial producer price indices, total, are calculated as the weighted average of the Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market and the Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market.
Reporting units: Enterprises which belong to sections: B, C, D (group 35.1) and E36.
Observation units: Producer prices of industrial products manufactured by enterprises belonging to sections: B, C, D (group 35.1) and E36.
Industrial producer prices on the domestic market: Specified industrial products according to the National Nomenclature of Industrial Products (NNIP), which belong to sections B, C, D (group 35.1) and E36 according to the NKD Rev.2.
Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market: Specified industrial products sold by producers on the non-domestic market according to the Customs Nomenclature and the National Nomenclature of Industrial Products (NNIP) from sections: B, C and D (group 35.1) according to the NKD Rev.2.
Republic of North Macedonia.
Industrial producer prices on the domestic market: Мonth.
Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market: Month.
The overall accuracy is not assessed.
Indices.
Industrial producer prices on the domestic market
Editing: The statistical survey is conducted monthly on the basis of a sample. Data collection is done via electronic mail, and data control and processing are performed in the SSO.
Imputation: Imputation is made for non-response using data from the previous period.
Weights: For weighting, the turnover on the domestic market for each product of each respondent (at the lowest 10-digit level of NNIP plus 2 digits of the specification) is used. The main data sources is the "Annual report on industry" (IND.21) for 2021. The weights are changed every 5 years.
Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market
Editing: The statistical survey is conducted monthly on the basis of a sample. Data collection is done via electronic mail, and data control and processing are performed in the SSO.
Imputation: Imputation is made for non-response using data from the previous period.
Weights: The value of exported products from IND.21, 2021, is distributed according to the structure of the value of exports from "Commodity international exchange, 2021”. The weights are changed every 5 years.
Industrial producer price indices, total
Weights: Weighting is performed by using data from "Annual report on industry, 2021" (IND.21).
Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market:
This is a sample survey. The sample is selected from the enterprises that fill in the "Annual report on industry" (IND.21). In the sample for the "Monthly report on industrial producer prices on the domestic market" (C.doma) covered the enterprises with the "Annual report on industry" in 2021. The updating of the sample is carried out annually.
Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market:
This is a sample survey. The sample is selected from the “Annual report on industry, 2021" (IND.21) and "Commodity international exchange, 2021”. In the sample for the “Monthly report on export prices (Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market)”, (C.izvoz) included are enterprises of the "Annual report on industry" (IND.21) in 2021. Updating of the sample is carried out annually.
Industrial producer price indices, total:
Sources of data are statistical surveys: "Monthly report on Industrial producer prices on the domestic market" (C.doma) and “Monthly report on export prices (Industrial producer prices on the non-domestic market)” (C.izvoz).
Monthly.
Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market
Not later than 30 days after the reference month (T+30).
Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market
30 days after the end of the reference period (T+30).
Industrial producer price indices, total
30 days after the end of the reference period (T+30).
The data are produced at the national level. Comparability is ensured at the international level.
Industrial producer price indices on the domestic market
Time series from 1972-2000 (previous year = 100) based on the Unique classification of activity (EKD), and from 2001 by NKD Rev.2 (2021=100).
Industrial producer price indices on the non-domestic market
Time series from 2010 according to NKD Rev.2 (2021=100).
Industrial producer price indices, total
Time series from 2010 according to NKD Rev.2 (2021=100).
