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Mineral and aerated waters market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The bottled water market in Bosnia and Herzegovina grew from 180.6 million liters in 2018 to 191.3 million liters in 2019, supported by the Food Safety Agency's formal recognition of natural mineral and spring waters, which enhanced quality standards and export facilitation. The emergence of dynamic domestic brands like Planinka's Prolom water and an increase in product varieties, including flavored and functional waters, responded to evolving consumer preferences. However, market volume dropped to 163.0 million liters in 2020, likely due to broader economic disruptions, before recovering to 190.6 million liters in 2021 as international partners supported water services reforms, modernizing infrastructure and improving water resource management.

From 2022 to 2023, market volume declined to 169.5 million liters, influenced by environmental concerns and local activism affecting water availability, along with global supply chain disruptions impacting packaging and logistics. A sharp 33.6% surge to 226.4 million liters occurred in 2024, driven by a 12% increase in imports of sparkling mineral water from Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia, coupled with ongoing modernization of domestic production facilities. The entry of new players and the launch of innovative products, alongside new labeling regulations aligned with EU amendments, fostered competition and consumer demand, setting the stage for sustained market growth into 2025.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M l
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M l
  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 l
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K l
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K l
    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/K l
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K l
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K l
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K l
    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/K l
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K l
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K l
    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/K l
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K l
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, K l
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K l
    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/K l
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/K l
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K l
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K l
  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 mineral and aerated waters in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of mineral and aerated waters rebounded in value terms. In 2021, output reached 27 678 K $ US, marking a significant 21.1% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production overall decreased by 8.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.8%. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 22 849 K $ US, with that year also seeing the steepest drop of 22.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.8%)	(22.8%)	21.1%	(2.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, M l

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 155.3 M l of mineral and aerated waters, showing a robust year-over-year increase of 17.4%. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 5.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.7%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 132.3 M l, which also experienced the largest decline of 12.8% during this period.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.6%	(12.8%)	17.4%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports mineral and aerated waters from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, K l

Bosnia and Herzegovina's export volume of mineral and aerated waters increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 17 946 K l, representing a 20.6% rise compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports overall increased by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 14 762 K l, which also saw the most significant decline of 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.5%)	0.8%	20.6%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia was the dominant partner in Bosnia and Herzegovina's export structure for mineral and aerated waters in volume terms, accounting for 81.4% of total flows. Other markets contributed relatively modest shares during this period.

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

Following a two-year decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of mineral and aerated waters in value terms increased in 2021. Exports reached 3 195 K $ US, indicating a gain of 19.9% compared to 2020. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 4.9%, with a compound annual decline of 1.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 666 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 14.7%.

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	(14.7%)	(7.0%)	19.9%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Croatia absorbed 73.5% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's total exports of mineral and aerated waters in value terms. The remaining exports were distributed among a variety of smaller destinations.

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 mineral and aerated waters to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, K l

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of mineral and aerated waters in volume terms came to 53 249 K l, reflecting a substantial year-over-year advance of 16.8%. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 9.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.1%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 45 577 K l, while the maximum was in 2019 at 54 329 K l. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 16.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, K l

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.8%	(16.1%)	16.8%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During the period from 2018 to 2021, Serbia and Croatia dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of mineral and aerated waters in volume terms, together accounting for 90.5% of total flows. Other destinations made smaller individual contributions.

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 imported approximately 15 590 K $ US of mineral and aerated waters in 2021, indicating a dramatic gain of 25.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 11.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 12 418 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 14.8%.

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	4.0%	(14.8%)	25.5%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia stood out as the main sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of mineral and aerated waters in value terms. Serbia accounted for 44.6% of imports, Croatia for 35.3%, and Slovenia for 19.0%, together representing 98.9% of total flows.

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