Fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts in Bosnia and Herzegovina was shaped by regional regulatory developments, including the implementation of new animal breeding laws and EU origin labeling rules for pork. The emergence of African swine fever in the area prompted the introduction of strict control and prevention measures, which contributed to a temporary contraction in production and imports, bringing the market volume down to 5 382 t by 2020.

Market conditions began to shift in 2021, with production recovering despite ongoing challenges from African swine fever. A significant expansion occurred in 2022, as the market volume surged to 7 660 t. This growth was primarily driven by a 5.6% decline in European pork production, which increased demand for domestic supply, coupled with rising consumer interest in traditional meat products and goods with clear origin labeling.

In 2023, a confirmed outbreak of African swine fever in the region led to renewed control measures and contributed to a production decrease to 5 940 t, although higher prices sustained the market's value. By 2024, continued state support programs for the pork sector helped production recover to 6 038 t, with the total market volume reaching 7 051 t.

Production fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts reached a value of 16 006 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.4% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 3.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 15 181 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 16 578 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop was in 2020 at 8.4%, and the largest rise was in 2019 at 7.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, output totaled 4 657 tonnes, reflecting a modest gain of 4.6% compared to the prior year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production increased by 5.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 4 181 tonnes. The sharpest decline was in 2019 at 5.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2020 at 6.4%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Industry analysis indicates that Bosnia and Herzegovina did not export any fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts from 2018 to 2021.

Imports fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders and cuts to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts into Bosnia and Herzegovina rebounded. In 2021, imports surged to 1 296 tonnes, a sharp increase of 39.2% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, overall imports fell by 18%, averaging an annual decline of 6.4%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 931 tonnes, with the most significant drop that year at 39.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Germany were the top suppliers of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Netherlands accounted for 53.0% of imports by volume, Hungary for 23.4%, and Germany for 13.8%, together making up 90.2% of total imports.

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

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts were valued at 2 374 thousand US dollars, showing a strong gain of 23.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value decreased by 18.2%, with an annualized decline of 6.5%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 1 922 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 3 461 thousand US dollars. The most substantial drop occurred in 2020 at 44.5%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Germany remained the leading sources for imports of fresh or chilled bone-in pork hams, shoulders, and cuts to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. The Netherlands held 51.5% of import value, Hungary 24.7%, and Germany 13.3%, collectively representing 89.5% 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