Dried shelled legumes market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried shelled legumes in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced overall growth in physical volume from 45 824 tonnes in 2018 to 58 425 tonnes in 2023, an increase of 27.5%. This upward trend was interrupted by a notable contraction in 2022.

Market volume expanded consistently through 2021, peaking at 52 422 tonnes. The following year saw a sharp decline of 15.3% to 44 397 tonnes, the lowest point in the period. A strong rebound occurred in 2023, with volume surging by 31.6% to reach a new high.

In value terms, the market displayed greater volatility. Starting at $90.8 million in 2018, it fell to $79.9 million in 2019, then rose to $94.2 million in 2020. After a drop to $71.4 million in 2022, value recovered to $91.1 million in 2023, nearly returning to the initial level.

Production dried shelled legumes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Top producers of dried shelled legumes, 2018-2021

World map of production of dried shelled legumes, 2018-2021

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 44 756 tons of dried shelled legumes, marking a 6.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 12.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 6.8%, while the largest decline was in 2020, at 0.9%.

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

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output value of dried shelled legumes in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 84 192 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate decrease of 4.3% compared to the year before. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 74 840 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2020 at 87 948 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2019, at 11.6%, and the largest increase was in 2020, at 17.5%.

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

Exports dried shelled legumes from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of dried shelled legumes have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 112 tons, showing a slight rise of 0.6% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 2.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.0%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 74 tons, with the largest drop that year at 35.9%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 50.5%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Croatia dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina's export structure for dried shelled legumes in kind, accounting for 71.3% of total flows, with other destinations playing relatively minor roles.

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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports peaked in 2018 and hit their lowest point in 2019, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, cross-border shipments of dried shelled legumes from Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled 210 thousand US dollars, representing a moderate decline of 9.2% from the previous year. The minimum value was in 2019 at 130 thousand US dollars, with the largest decrease that year at 46.9%, while the largest increase was in 2020 at 78.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia was the central partner in Bosnia and Herzegovina's export structure in value terms, holding a 74.3% share of total flows, while other markets contributed less significantly.

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 dried shelled legumes to Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of dried shelled legumes have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 7 778 tons, indicating a substantial increase of 34.2% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 28.3%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 8.7%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 5 228 tons, with the largest decline that year at 13.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Canada, Argentina, and Egypt were the key sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of dried shelled legumes in kind, with shares of 30.2%, 23.6%, and 14.2%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 68.0% of total import 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

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of dried shelled legumes have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 9 333 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp uptick of 44.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 46.6%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 13.6%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 5 188 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 18.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Canada, Argentina, and Egypt were the main markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of dried shelled legumes in value terms, with shares of 32.9%, 25.9%, and 11.0%, respectively. Collectively, they made up 69.8% of total import 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