Cabbages market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market in Bosnia and Herzegovina showed relative stability from 2018 to 2020, with the total volume peaking at 76 484 t in 2020. This period was followed by a significant contraction, as the market size dropped to 73 308 t in 2021 and then fell sharply to 41 942 t in 2022 and 32 824 t in 2023. Domestic production mirrored this decline, falling from over 74 000 t in 2020 to just 29 115 t in 2023, while imports began to rise from 2021 onward.

By 2025, several factors were influencing the market environment. Inflation, global market trends, and rising production and energy costs were pressuring the sector. Consumer behavior was shifting, with increased use of mobile devices for online orders and a growing interest in parcel locker delivery. The entry of foreign eCommerce platforms like Temu and SHEIN affected competitive dynamics and consumer expectations. Simultaneously, changing dietary habits boosted demand for nutritious, seasonal, and local foods, including cabbages, aligning with broader health and functional nutrition trends.

Production cabbages in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Top producers of cabbages, 2018-2021

World map of production of cabbages, 2018-2021

Bosnia and Herzegovina's cabbage production volume declined after a two-year rise. In 2021, the country produced 68 927 tonnes of cabbages, marking a modest 7.5% reduction compared to the previous year. Production peaked in 2020 at 74 478 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.8%.

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

Exports cabbages from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2021 and peaked in 2019, representing a threefold difference. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 197 tonnes of cabbages, experiencing a sharp 44.9% decline from the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 595 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 162.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia and Slovenia dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina's cabbage exports in volume, jointly accounting for 94.0% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values varied 2.6 times between the minimum in 2018 and the maximum in 2019. In 2021, cabbage exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to 131 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 33.7% increase compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 252 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 156.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 61.0% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, two markets—Croatia and Slovenia—played leading roles in Bosnia and Herzegovina's cabbage exports by value, together accounting for 95.1% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other destinations.

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 cabbages to Bosnia and Herzegovina

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The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, reflecting a 1.9-fold gap. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 4 577 tonnes of cabbages, marking a sharp 93.7% increase compared to 2020. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 363 tonnes, while the largest annual decline occurred in 2019 with a 37.3% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Albania (39.8% of import volume), North Macedonia (35.3% of import volume), and Serbia (16.9% of import volume) made the biggest contribution to Bosnia and Herzegovina's cabbage imports in volume, jointly accounting for 92.0% of total 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values varied 2.1 times between the minimum in 2020 and the maximum in 2021. In 2021, cabbage imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to 1 731 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic 106.6% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 837 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual decline of 24.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Albania (46.2% of import value), North Macedonia (32.7% of import value), and Serbia (9.7% of import value) formed the core group of markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's cabbage imports by value, together representing 88.5% of total 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