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Builders’ wares of plastics market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The domestic market for plastic builders' wares in Bosnia and Herzegovina grew steadily from $56.8 million in 2021 to $64.9 million in 2023, then surged by 50% to reach $97.4 million in 2024. This sharp increase coincided with a notable decline in export volumes, which fell by 13% in 2024, making more production available for local consumption.

Over the full period from 2018 to 2025, the sector was characterized by strong export orientation. Exports increased significantly from $97.7 million in 2018 to a peak of $183.7 million in 2023 before contracting in 2024. Imports, while smaller, rose consistently from $20 million to over $30 million, indicating sustained domestic demand alongside the export-driven production base.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2021-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production plastic builders’ wares in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic builders’ wares from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of builders' wares of plastics have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 34 270 tonnes, marking a 10.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 32.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.8%	10.0%	10.8%	9.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Austria, Germany, and Croatia were the top destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of builders' wares of plastics in volume terms. Austria accounted for 27.9% of exports, Germany for 22.5%, and Croatia for 16.6%. Together, these three countries made up 67.1% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of builders' wares of plastics in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 154.0 million US dollars, up 25.6% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 57.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.8%	14.3%	25.6%	16.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands were the leading markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of builders' wares of plastics in value terms. Germany represented 27.6% of exports, Austria 23.3%, and the Netherlands 13.3%. Combined, these three countries absorbed 64.1% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plastic builders’ wares to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of builders' wares of plastics in volume terms rebounded in 2021. Imports reached 5 380 tonnes, a 7.6% increase from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 4 998 tonnes, following a 7.0% drop in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.0%)	(1.0%)	7.6%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Serbia, and Turkey were the main suppliers of builders' wares of plastics to Bosnia and Herzegovina in volume terms. Germany contributed 20.2% of imports, Serbia 16.4%, and Turkey 14.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 51.5% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of builders' wares of plastics in value terms have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 154.0 million US dollars, reflecting a 22.9% year-on-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 23.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	0.3%	22.9%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of builders' wares of plastics in value terms came from a diverse range of markets. Germany was the largest supplier with 25.7% of imports, followed by Serbia at 12.2% and Slovenia at 12.1%. These three countries together accounted for 49.9% of total import value, while the remaining 50.1% was spread across many smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io