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Ethylene polymers in primary forms market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2021 and 2024, the market volume for ethylene polymers in primary forms in Bosnia and Herzegovina increased from 44 thousand t to 48 thousand t, peaking in 2023. This growth was primarily supported by rising import volumes, which form the bulk of the market supply, as domestic production remains limited.

In value terms, the market showed more volatility. It reached 84 million USD in 2022 but declined to 70 million USD in 2023, reflecting shifts in import prices for these polymers. The market value then stabilized in 2024 alongside a slight decrease in physical volume.

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 ethylene polymers in primary forms 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 ethylene polymers in primary forms from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018, then peaked in 2020, showing a fivefold swing between these years. In 2021, cross-border shipments of ethylene polymers in primary forms from Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to 1 119 tons, representing a significant 30.0% decline compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 597 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 232.7% surge.

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	232.7%	48.9%	(30.0%)	51.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia were the main buyers of ethylene polymers in primary forms from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Serbia accounted for 36.7% of exports in kind, Slovenia for 27.0%, and Croatia for 18.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 81.7% of total exports in kind.

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

The market showed volatility throughout the period. Export values sank to their lowest point in 2018, then peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.7 times. In 2021, foreign supplies of ethylene polymers in primary forms from Bosnia and Herzegovina reached 1 750 thousand US dollars, marking a slight decline of 1.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 1 782 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 144.5% rise.

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	144.5%	50.9%	(1.8%)	53.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia remained the leading destinations for exports in value terms. Serbia represented 35.0% of exports in value terms, Slovenia 28.1%, and Croatia 18.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 81.2% 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 ethylene polymers in primary forms to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 45 082 tons of ethylene polymers in primary forms, marking a modest 6.0% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 15.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 1.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 11.2% rise.

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	11.2%	(1.7%)	6.0%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, imports in kind were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Serbia accounted for 27.0% of imports in kind, Austria for 9.1%, and Hungary for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented just 44.6% of total import 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

After a two-year decrease, imports of ethylene polymers in primary forms to Bosnia and Herzegovina increased. In 2021, imports totaled 78 017 thousand US dollars, amounting to a sudden gain of 67.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 45.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 46 565 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in the same year at 10.7%.

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	(2.9%)	(10.7%)	67.5%	13.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the partner portfolio for imports in value terms of ethylene polymers in primary forms to Bosnia and Herzegovina was quite broad. Serbia accounted for 25.5% of imports in value terms, Italy for 12.0%, and Austria for 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 47.6% of total import flows.

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