Non-cellular plastic sheets market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-cellular plastic sheets in Bosnia and Herzegovina saw its volume increase from 8.6 thousand tons in 2021 to 9.5 thousand tons in 2024, while its value rose from 32.1 million USD to 35.7 million USD. This expansion occurred alongside a consistent decline in domestic manufacturing, highlighting a growing dependence on imported materials to meet local demand.

Imports formed the backbone of market supply, nearly doubling from 5.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 11.0 thousand tons in 2025. This sustained upward trajectory over the eight-year period underscores the market's reliance on foreign sources. While export volumes also increased, they remained a minor flow, reaching 259 tons by 2025.

Local production experienced a downward shift, falling from 136 tons in 2021 to 98 tons in 2024 and constituting only a small share of the total market. The overall market growth from 2021 onward was therefore fundamentally supported by the rising import stream, which compensated for the reduction in domestic output.

Production non-cellular plastic sheets in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

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

Exports non-cellular plastic sheets from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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After two years of growth, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of non-cellular plastic sheets declined in 2021. The country exported 129 tonnes that year, marking a sharp 25.1% decrease compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports actually increased by 88%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 23.4%. The peak was reached in 2020 with 173 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 60.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia were the key export partners for Bosnia and Herzegovina's non-cellular plastic sheets in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 28.7% of exports, Montenegro for 17.0%, and Croatia for 14.4%. Together, these three countries represented 60.1% of total export flows 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 data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported non-cellular plastic sheets worth 833 thousand US dollars, down 21.3% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 059 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase also occurring that year at 103.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Serbia, Montenegro, and Croatia accounted for the largest share of Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of non-cellular plastic sheets in value terms. Serbia represented 18.2% of exports, Montenegro 18.1%, and Croatia 18.1%. Combined, these three partners made up 54.4% of total export flows 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 non-cellular plastic sheets to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of non-cellular plastic sheets increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. The country imported a total of 8 589 tonnes that year, reflecting a modest 7.2% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 51.6%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 14.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Turkey, and Germany were the main sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of non-cellular plastic sheets in volume terms. Italy supplied 32.2% of imports, Turkey 17.5%, and Germany 11.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 61.7% of total import flows 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

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of non-cellular plastic sheets increased for the third year in a row in 2021. Imports totaled 32 683 thousand US dollars that year, showing a strong 20.4% year-over-year rise. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 52.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, imports of non-cellular plastic sheets to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms were distributed across many countries. Italy accounted for 21.6% of imports, Turkey for 14.6%, and Germany for 12.7%. Together, these three countries represented 48.9% of total import flows during this period.

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