Mixtures of fruit juices or vegetable juices market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unfermented mixtures of fruit and vegetable juices in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced a substantial increase in 2019, with volume rising by 25% to 39 million liters. This growth was propelled by ongoing investment in modernizing production facilities and state support for the agriculture and food processing sectors, which expanded domestic capacity. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 introduced supply chain challenges, temporarily reducing market volume to 31 million liters despite stable consumer demand for healthy, natural products.

Market recovery began in 2021, as volume climbed to 38 million liters, driven by continued technological upgrades and harmonization with EU quality and labeling standards that enhanced product competitiveness. Growth persisted into 2022, reaching 41 million liters, supported by rising exports to markets such as Germany and Austria, alongside EU legislative changes that required producers to adapt their labeling and composition.

After a year of stabilization in 2023 at 41 million liters, the market surged by 30% in 2024 to 54 million liters, indicating a strong rebound likely built upon earlier investments and evolving consumer preferences for healthier beverage options.

Production mixtures of fruit juices or vegetable juices in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the production value of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures reached 21 337 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a significant 35.2% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 77%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.0%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 8.5%. Conversely, the largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a notable 43.1% rise.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K l

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 36 575 thousand liters of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures, representing a 22.0% increase from 2020. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, production volume grew by 22.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 7.1%. The peak production volume was achieved in 2019 at 37 840 thousand liters. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, with a 20.8% drop, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2019, showing a 27.0% rise.

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

Exports mixtures of fruit juices or vegetable juices from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, K l

Export volumes of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures from Bosnia and Herzegovina have grown for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 91 thousand liters, showing minimal change compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 48%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 59 thousand liters, which also saw the largest decline of 3.6%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2020, with a 52.9% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the primary destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's fruit and vegetable juice mixture exports were Serbia, accounting for 43.4% of export volume, Croatia with 30.1%, and Montenegro at 10.8%. Together, these three countries represented 84.4% of total export volume during this period.

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 export value of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures from Bosnia and Herzegovina showed notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2021. In 2021, exports amounted to 116 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 9.7% decrease compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 71 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 128 thousand US dollars. The most significant increase took place in 2020, with a substantial 79.6% rise. Overall, export values varied by a factor of 1.8 between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Serbia emerged as the leading market for Bosnia and Herzegovina's fruit and vegetable juice mixture exports in value terms, accounting for 40.3% of total export value. Croatia followed with 25.4%, and Montenegro with 11.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 77.5% of total export value during this period.

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 mixtures of fruit juices or vegetable juices to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, K l

Following two years of decline, import volumes of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures into Bosnia and Herzegovina showed growth in 2021. Imports reached 1 328 thousand liters, representing a modest 9.1% increase compared to 2020. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 217 thousand liters, which also saw the largest decline of 6.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main suppliers of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures to Bosnia and Herzegovina were Slovenia, accounting for 40.5% of import volume, Serbia with 38.4%, and the Netherlands at 7.0%. Together, these three countries supplied 86.0% of total import volume during this period.

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

After two years of decline, import values of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures into Bosnia and Herzegovina rebounded in 2021. Imports totaled 2 162 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 20.4% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, import values grew by 2.7%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 795 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 9.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three key suppliers—Slovenia, Serbia, and the Netherlands—collectively accounted for 82.0% of the total import value of fruit and vegetable juice mixtures into Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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