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Lime 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 consumption value of limes in Bosnia and Herzegovina showed notable volatility between 2021 and 2024. After a moderate increase from 10 612 thousand US dollars in 2021 to 11 169 thousand in 2022, the market expanded sharply to 16 455 thousand in 2023, before contracting slightly to 15 714 thousand in 2024.

This movement was shaped by fluctuations in domestic production and foreign trade. Domestic lime production, while remaining the primary supply source, varied from 19 933 thousand US dollars in 2021 down to 19 339 thousand in 2022, then rose to 20 858 thousand in 2023 before falling again to 19 156 thousand in 2024. At the same time, net exports – the balance between exports and imports – declined significantly in 2023, freeing up more output for the domestic market and contributing to the consumption spike. The country has consistently been a net exporter of limes, with export values substantially exceeding imports throughout the period.

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 value
    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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2021-2024, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K 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 lime 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, K t

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lime from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 132.5 thousand tons of lime, marking a significant 42.9% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 49.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.3%. The only decline during this period occurred in 2020, when exports fell by 0.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	(0.2%)	42.9%	14.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the export structure for lime was heavily concentrated on Serbia, which accounted for 82.4% of total exports in volume. The remaining volume was distributed among other trading partners.

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina's lime exports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, export value reached 12 356 thousand US dollars, up 41.0% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 58.5%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 16.6%.

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	11.6%	0.8%	41.0%	16.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Serbia was the leading market for Bosnia and Herzegovina's lime exports in value terms, representing 84.4% of the total. Other destinations contributed a smaller portion to the overall 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 lime to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, K t

Lime imports into Bosnia and Herzegovina have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 36.5 thousand tons, a 34.9% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports surged by 179.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 40.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	98.7%	34.9%	40.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018–2021 period, Croatia was the primary source for lime imports into Bosnia and Herzegovina in volume, making up 81.1% of total imports. The rest was sourced from various smaller markets.

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina's lime imports have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, import value stood at 3 035 thousand US dollars, rising 35.1% compared to the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, imports jumped by 202.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 44.6%.

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	5.5%	112.2%	35.1%	44.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia dominated the import market for lime in value terms, capturing 80.2% of total imports. Other countries collectively accounted for 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