Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids market in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the market for anti-freezing preparations and de-icing fluids in Bosnia and Herzegovina showed considerable volatility. Market volume in physical terms peaked at 6 987 t in 2019, then fell to 5 718 t in 2020. Subsequent years saw fluctuations, with a recovery to 6 539 t in 2021 followed by a drop to 5 550 t in 2023, before a slight increase to 5 789 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market size also varied, reaching a high of 7 792 thousand US dollars in 2022. The most pronounced value growth occurred in 2021, when the market expanded by 32% to 7 589 thousand US dollars, despite a more modest rise in volume. This suggests possible changes in prices or product mix.

Domestic production exhibited similar instability, with a maximum of 4 627 t in 2019, while imports remained relatively stable in the range of 2 400 to 2 700 t. Exports grew from 202 t in 2018 to 724 t in 2024, reflecting increased engagement in international trade.

Production anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the production value of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids reached 4 038 thousand US dollars in 2021, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 33.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 34%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 10.2%. The most notable decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 17.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 4 550 tonnes of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids, marking a substantial increase of 20.2% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production rose by 42.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.6%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 4 627 tonnes, while the largest decline happened in 2020 with an 18.2% decrease. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 45.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 506 tonnes, up by 12.3% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 149.8%, resulting in an average annual growth rate of 35.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia were the top destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 63.4% of exports, Montenegro for 11.1%, and North Macedonia for 7.5%, together making up 82.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids have continued to rise for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value totalled 551 thousand US dollars, representing a 28.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports doubled, growing by 100%, which equates to an average annual growth rate of 26.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia were the main markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in value terms. Together, these three countries absorbed 82.4% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021

Imports anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids reached 2 495 tonnes, showing a modest increase of 4.7% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 6.6%, averaging an annual decline of 2.2%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 384 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 2 689 tonnes. The largest drop occurred in 2020, with an 11.3% decrease.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Germany, and Slovenia were the primary suppliers of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids to Bosnia and Herzegovina in volume terms. Serbia contributed 21.8% of imports, Germany 15.0%, and Slovenia 14.4%, collectively accounting for 51.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids rebounded in 2021. The country imported 4 102 thousand US dollars worth of these products, which is 30.4% higher than in 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 7.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 3 145 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Serbia, and Croatia were the key sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids in value terms. Germany accounted for 22.3% of imports, Serbia for 17.8%, and Croatia for 12.0%, together making up 52.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021