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Fresh cheese and curd market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The fresh cheese and curd market in Bosnia and Herzegovina saw its volume grow from 7 416 t in 2018 to 10 356 t in 2024, while its value increased from 19 971 thousand USD to 41 521 thousand USD. This expansion was not linear, with a slight dip in volume and a more pronounced decline in value during 2020.

That correction in 2020 coincided with shifts in consumer demand and distribution channels due to new market trends, which altered sales patterns. In 2022, a focus by producers on technological innovations and enhancing product offerings improved operational efficiency and market responsiveness, setting the stage for the substantial volume growth observed in 2023.

By 2024, legislative changes and global economic factors, including currency fluctuations, were key drivers behind the sharp acceleration in market value, even as physical consumption volumes continued to rise steadily.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, 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 fresh cheese and curd in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of fresh cheese and curd in Bosnia and Herzegovina was valued at 20 325 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 25.4% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 42.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 12.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 7.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.4%	(7.0%)	25.4%	12.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 6 892 tonnes of fresh cheese and curd, representing an increase of 9.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 0.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	(0.9%)	9.7%	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh cheese and curd from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Foreign supplies of fresh cheese and curd from Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 660 tonnes, which is 154.8% higher year-on-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports surged by 212.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 46.1%.

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	3.9%	17.9%	154.8%	46.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the principal destinations for exports in kind were Croatia, accounting for 29.5% of exports, Saudi Arabia with 29.4%, and Montenegro at 25.1%. Together, these three countries made up 84.0% of total export flows.

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

Fresh cheese and curd exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 1 255 thousand US dollars, which is 111.1% higher compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 230.6%, representing an annualized rate of 49.0%.

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	29.2%	21.2%	111.1%	49.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the largest buyers of fresh cheese and curd from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms were Saudi Arabia, with 36.9% of exports, Croatia at 25.2%, and Montenegro with 14.1%. Together, these countries accounted for 76.2% of total export value.

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 fresh cheese and curd to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported a total of value_last_year tonnes of fresh cheese and curd, which is 17.5% higher compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 27.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 1.2%.

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	9.8%	(1.2%)	17.5%	8.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, two countries—Croatia and Germany—concentrated most of the imports in kind of fresh cheese and curd to Bosnia and Herzegovina, while other markets were individually less significant.

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, foreign supplies of fresh cheese and curd to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled 8 007 thousand US dollars, which is 24.1% more compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 31%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a minimal change of 0.0%.

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	5.6%	(0.0%)	24.1%	9.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia and Germany formed a dominant pair of markets for imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 86.6% of total flows, with other countries representing the remaining share.

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