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Cereal groats and meal market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of cereal groats and meal in Bosnia and Herzegovina, measured in physical terms, showed considerable variation from 2021 to 2024. Starting at 10 983 t in 2021, it fell to 9 488 t in 2022, rebounded to 10 496 t in 2023, and then decreased slightly to 10 118 t in 2024.

In value terms, expressed in thousand US dollars, the market rose from 4 474 thousand USD in 2021 to 4 952 thousand USD in 2022. It remained nearly stable at 4 947 thousand USD in 2023 before dropping to 4 447 thousand USD in 2024.

A regional market analysis for Central and Eastern Europe, relevant for the Bosnian market, emphasized the role of key market participants, price fluctuations, and underlying demand drivers in shaping market dynamics during this period.

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 kind
    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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. 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 kind, 2021-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2021-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 cereal groats and meal in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cereal groats and meal from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during the period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2021, then peaked in 2020, with a 6.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 16 tonnes of cereal groats and meal, marking a sharp decline of 83.6% compared to 2020. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 99 tonnes, with the largest increase that year of 63.1%.

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	3.6%	63.1%	(83.6%)	(34.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Austria, and Slovenia were the largest buyers of cereal groats and meal from Bosnia and Herzegovina in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 31.2% of exports, Austria for 22.9%, and Slovenia for 17.0%. Together, these three countries represented 71.1% of total exports.

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, K $ US

Market performance exhibited notable fluctuations during this period. Export values dropped to their lowest in 2021 and reached their highest in 2020, varying by 5.3 times between these years. In 2021, the export value of cereal groats and meal from Bosnia and Herzegovina was recorded at 10 000 US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 81.1% compared to 2020. The maximum value was 53 000 US dollars in 2020, with the largest increase that year of 25.1%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.0%	25.1%	(81.1%)	(35.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Austria, Slovenia, and Serbia were the key destinations for exports in value terms. Austria led with 32.9% of exports, followed by Slovenia at 16.4%, and Serbia at 15.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 64.3% of total export flows.

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 cereal groats and meal to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, the volume of cereal groats and meal imports into Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to 8 366 tonnes, indicating a significant decrease of 14.1% year-on-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports declined by 18.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 2.9%.

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	(7.6%)	2.9%	(14.1%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia and Hungary were the primary sources for imports in volume terms, jointly accounting for 82.2% of total flows. Other trading partners played a much smaller role individually during this period.

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, K $ US

In 2021, the value of cereal groats and meal imports into Bosnia and Herzegovina was 3 637 000 US dollars, showing little change compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 443 000 US dollars, while the maximum was in 2020 at 3 655 000 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.5%, and the largest increase was in 2020 at 6.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.5%)	6.2%	(0.5%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Serbia, Hungary, and Croatia were the main sources for imports in value terms. Serbia accounted for 51.1% of imports, Hungary for 16.6%, and Croatia for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented 78.0% of total import flows of cereal groats and meal into Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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