Fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses in Bosnia and Herzegovina expanded strongly from 2018 to 2024, with total volume rising from 3 237 tons to 11 316 tons. This growth accelerated notably after 2021, leading to a more than threefold increase over the full period.

Domestic production initially supported market growth, increasing from 1 901 tons in 2018 to a peak of 3 325 tons in 2021. Subsequently, local output entered a downward trend, falling to 2 137 tons by 2024. This decline in production was fully compensated by a surge in imports, which rose from 1 335 tons to 9 180 tons over the same timeframe.

Imports became the primary driver of market expansion, especially from 2022 onward. The import volume in 2024 was nearly seven times its 2018 level, reflecting a major shift in supply sources and indicating increased reliance on foreign pork to meet domestic demand.

Production fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Bosnia and Herzegovina has seen fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses production increase for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 20 958 thousand US dollars, marking a 24.7% rise compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production surged by 176.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 40.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's production volume of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, the country produced 3 325 tonnes, up 4.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 74.9%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 20.5%.

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

Exports fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses from Bosnia and Herzegovina have declined for the second year running. In 2021, the country exported 61 tonnes, a sharp drop of 53.7% compared to 2020. Between 2019 and 2021, exports fell by 83.3%, with an annualized decline rate of 45.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, North Macedonia and Montenegro dominated the export destinations for fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses from Bosnia and Herzegovina, together accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Exports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses from Bosnia and Herzegovina have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value was recorded at 135 thousand US dollars, down 59.3% from the previous year. Between 2019 and 2021, exports dropped by 85.8%, with an annualized rate of decline at 47.9%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, North Macedonia and Montenegro were the primary export markets in value terms, jointly representing 100.0% of total export flows.

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 fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 2 365 tonnes, an increase of 18.3% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 77.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany and Hungary were the main sources for imports of fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses into Bosnia and Herzegovina, while other markets played a smaller role.

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 fresh or chilled pork carcasses and half-carcasses have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import value stood at 4 649 thousand US dollars, up 13.4% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 77.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany and Hungary remained the key import partners in value terms, together accounting for 82.5% of total import flows; other partners made up the remainder.

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