Ceramic building bricks market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market size for ceramic building bricks in Bosnia and Herzegovina declined from 15 225 thousand US dollars to 12 082 thousand US dollars.

In 2021, the market rebounded sharply, reaching 18 184 thousand US dollars.

Between 2022 and 2024, the market showed mixed movements. In 2022, market value stabilized at 18 281 thousand US dollars, as higher prices for ceramic products due to increased costs of materials and contractor services supported value, while reduced construction activity from a lack of investments limited demand growth. The market then expanded to 21 234 thousand US dollars in 2023 before easing to 20 321 thousand US dollars in 2024.

Production ceramic building bricks in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of ceramic building bricks rebounded. In 2021, output reached 16 679 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 49.4% increase from 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 23.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.4%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 11 160 thousand US dollars, while the sharpest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 15.8%.

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

Exports ceramic building bricks from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 37 873 tonnes of ceramic building bricks, representing a 10.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%. The most notable increase was observed in 2020, when exports rose by 6.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Montenegro consistently served as the primary destination for Bosnia and Herzegovina's ceramic building brick exports in volume terms, accounting for 72.9% of total shipments. The remaining exports were distributed among various smaller markets.

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 value of Bosnia and Herzegovina's ceramic building brick exports in 2021 amounted to 2 281 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 4.1% decline from the year before. Over the period 2018-2021, export value increased by 7.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 948 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 2 379 thousand US dollars. The sharpest decline took place in 2019 with an 8.0% drop, whereas the largest increase was in 2020 with a 22.1% rise.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Montenegro clearly dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina's ceramic building brick exports in value terms, capturing 74.3% of total export revenue. Other countries each held substantially smaller shares in comparison.

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 ceramic building bricks to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of contraction, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of ceramic building bricks in volume terms showed a modest recovery. In 2021, imports totaled 68 237 tonnes, indicating a 2.9% improvement over 2020. However, over the broader 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 15%, equating to an average annual decline of 5.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 66 291 tonnes, with the most significant drop also occurring that year at 9.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia was the central partner for Bosnia and Herzegovina's ceramic building brick imports in volume terms, representing 81.8% of total import flows. Other markets played a less significant role in the import structure.

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 ceramic building bricks in value terms increased. In 2021, imports were valued at approximately 3 787 thousand US dollars, showing a 14.7% gain compared to the previous year. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 3 300 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.4% drop.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Croatia was the dominant market for Bosnia and Herzegovina's ceramic building brick imports in value terms, accounting for 76.1% of total import expenditure. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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