In May 2026, the day-ahead electricity exchange in North Macedonia recorded total traded volume of 125,210.5 MWh. Trading activity increased by 45% versus May 2025, when 86,321 MWh were traded. Compared with the previous month, volume rose by 14%, according to figures reported for the market.
Market-clearing price and monthly movement
The market operator MEMO reported an average market-clearing price of 89.68 euros/MWh for May 2026. The average price was 2.1% higher on a month-on-month basis. The same reporting indicates that overall pricing remained relatively stable while conditions tightened slightly alongside the higher volumes.
Daily average volumes and peak pricing
On a daily basis, average trading volume reached approximately 4,039 MWh during May 2026. Peak electricity pricing for the month was recorded at 49.9 euros/MWh. The reported peak level pointed to lower volatility in peak pricing compared with overall market averages.
Exchange operations since May 2023
The North Macedonian electricity exchange was established in May 2023. May 2026 results show continued year-on-year expansion in trading activity. The data also points to gradual maturation of the power market structure as trading develops over time.