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Gingerbread and the like, sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers in Bosnia and Herzegovina saw notable growth in value from 67.8 million USD in 2021 to 88.5 million USD in 2024. This expansion coincided with a broader regional uptrend, as the Eastern European market for these products grew by 1.8% to 9.4 billion USD in 2024, continuing a sustained period of growth.

In volume terms, the market increased from 21 801 t in 2021 to 23 238 t in 2024, despite a temporary contraction in 2022. Domestic production rose significantly over this period, from 21 229 t to 26 136 t, supporting both the local supply and increased export activity.

The market's value growth outpaced its volume increase, particularly in 2023 when the market value jumped by 22.6%, indicating a shift towards higher-value products or price increases within the category.

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 gingerbread, biscuits, waffles and wafers 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 gingerbread, biscuits, waffles and wafers from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers have grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 17,744 tons, marking a significant 11.3% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 24.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.7%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 13,818 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 2.8%. In contrast, the biggest increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 15.4%.

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	(2.8%)	15.4%	11.3%	7.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the top buyers of Bosnia and Herzegovina's gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers were Croatia, Serbia, and North Macedonia. Croatia accounted for 39.4% of exports in volume, Serbia for 24.2%, and North Macedonia for 7.5%. Together, these three countries made up 71.1% of total exports.

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 value of Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 35,913 thousand US dollars, showing a strong year-on-year growth of 23.9%. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 30.4%, with an average annual rate of 9.2%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 24,834 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.8%.

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	(9.8%)	16.7%	23.9%	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the main destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers in value terms were Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia. Croatia represented 37.9% of export value, Serbia 22.3%, and Slovenia 7.4%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 67.5% 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 gingerbread, biscuits, waffles and wafers to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Imports of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers into Bosnia and Herzegovina have declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 18,316 tons, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.1% from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 18,704 tons, which also saw the largest increase of 3.8%.

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	3.8%	(0.9%)	(1.1%)	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the leading suppliers of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers to Bosnia and Herzegovina were Serbia, Croatia, and North Macedonia. Serbia provided 58.8% of imports in volume, Croatia 15.9%, and North Macedonia 8.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 83.0% of total imports.

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

The value of Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to approximately 57,997 thousand US dollars, indicating a modest 6.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 9.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%.

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	0.5%	2.5%	6.6%	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the three main markets—Serbia, Croatia, and North Macedonia—together accounted for 79.0% of the total import value of gingerbread, sweet biscuits, waffles, and wafers into Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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