Frozen preserved vegetables market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for frozen preserved vegetables in Bosnia and Herzegovina declined from 8 154 tons in 2018 to 7 079 tons in 2020. This period was marked by structural challenges in regional vegetable production, including inadequate technological modernization and poor market organization, which constrained supply. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 altered consumer behavior towards frozen foods, although temporary supply chain disruptions may have limited market growth that year.

From 2021 onwards, the market expanded strongly, reaching 9 573 tons in 2021 and 11 076 tons in 2023. This recovery was fueled by shifting consumer preferences for healthier and more convenient products, as well as growing interest in sustainable packaging. The implementation of EU Regulation 2018/848 on organic production in January 2022 provided further impetus, while announced investments in fruit and vegetable logistics centers improved distribution efficiency. Additionally, rising prices for fresh vegetables in 2023 made frozen alternatives more attractive, supporting continued market growth.

Production frozen preserved vegetables in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Top producers of frozen preserved vegetables, 2018-2021

World map of production of frozen preserved vegetables, 2018-2021

Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of frozen preserved vegetables has grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 562.1 tonnes, marking a modest increase of 0.8% compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 543.4 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.0%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the most significant growth, with production rising by 2.7%.

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In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The value of frozen preserved vegetables production in Bosnia and Herzegovina has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 388.7 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate year-on-year increase of 7.0%. From 2018 to 2021, production value grew by 9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value occurred in 2019 at 332.3 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 6.8%. The most substantial increase was in 2020, with a rise of 9.4%.

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

Exports frozen preserved vegetables from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Following two years of growth, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of frozen preserved vegetables declined in 2021. Exports totaled 277 tonnes, down 5.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 31.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 293 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 19.4%.

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From 2018 to 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's frozen preserved vegetables exports were almost entirely directed to Sweden, which accounted for 92.0% of total exports in volume terms.

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

The value of frozen preserved vegetables exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina has increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value reached 192 thousand US dollars, remaining stable compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 41.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden dominated the export market in value terms, holding an 85.8% share of total flows, while other partners accounted for relatively minor portions.

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 frozen preserved vegetables to Bosnia and Herzegovina

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After a two-year decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of frozen preserved vegetables rebounded in 2021. Imports totaled 9 288 tonnes, up 36.3% from the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 18.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 6 815 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.3%.

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Throughout 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Poland, and Germany were the primary sources of imports in volume terms, accounting for 47.0%, 22.5%, and 17.4% of total flows, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 86.9% of all 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 frozen preserved vegetables in value terms amounted to 7 687 thousand US dollars, rising by 34.9% year-on-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import value increased by 21.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 5 697 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 23.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Belgium, Poland, and Germany remained the top sources for imports in value terms, with shares of 42.6%, 25.1%, and 15.9%, respectively. Combined, these three countries represented 83.6% 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