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Chestnuts 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 chestnut market volume in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 1 576 tons in 2018, it expanded to 1 833 tons the following year and reached 1 889 tons in 2020.

After a contraction to 1 617 tons in 2021, the market recovered moderately to 1 678 tons in 2022 before surging to 2 056 tons in 2023, marking the highest level in the 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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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 chestnuts in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 14th globally in chestnut production volume.

Top producers of chestnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chestnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Bosnia and Herzegovina's chestnut production grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 1 819 tonnes of chestnuts, showing minimal change from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production declined by 5.8%, with an average annual decrease of 2.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 758 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 9.0%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the biggest increase of 3.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	3.2%	0.3%	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's chestnut output was valued at 2 257 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.4% decrease from the previous year. The lowest value occurred in 2019 at 2 112 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 2 466 thousand US dollars. The largest increase of 16.7% was recorded in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.3%)	16.7%	(8.4%)	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chestnuts from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their minimum in 2019 at 73.2 tonnes and peaked in 2018, creating a 5.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 281.1 tonnes of chestnuts, marking a 39.6% increase from 2020. The largest decline of 83.0% occurred in 2019, while 2020 saw the biggest increase of 175.0%.

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	(83.0%)	175.0%	39.6%	(13.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Hungary and France were the primary destinations for chestnut exports in volume terms, together accounting for 85.8% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among other markets.

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 behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 at 88.0 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2018, resulting in a 5.8-fold gap. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 348.8 thousand US dollars worth of chestnuts, which was 27.5% higher than in 2020. The largest decline of 82.9% was recorded in 2019, while 2020 experienced the biggest increase of 211.0%.

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	(82.9%)	211.0%	27.5%	(12.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Hungary and France remained the key partner countries for chestnut exports in value terms, jointly representing 82.7% of total flows, with other partners accounting for the remainder.

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 chestnuts to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, showing a 3.6-fold variation. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 78.8 tonnes of chestnuts, a 71.5% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 276.3 tonnes. The largest increase of 95.0% occurred 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	95.0%	86.9%	(71.5%)	1.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy (49.2% of import volume), Croatia (20.7%), and China (15.1%) formed the main cluster of markets for chestnut imports in volume terms, together comprising 85.0% of total flows.

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

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, fluctuating by 5 times. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 98.2 thousand US dollars worth of chestnuts, reflecting a 71.9% year-on-year reduction. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 349.8 thousand US dollars. The largest increase of 184.2% occurred in 2019.

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	184.2%	76.4%	(71.9%)	12.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018-2021, Italy (47.3% of import value), Croatia (20.9%), and China (17.3%) were the main suppliers of chestnuts to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms, together accounting for 85.5% of total imports.

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