Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets fluctuated, reaching a peak of 24 433 t in 2024 after a low of 17 150 t in 2019. Exports showed a steadier upward trend, growing from 7 825 t in 2018 to 12 586 t in 2025.

The domestic market volume, measured from 2021 onward, experienced a notable contraction in 2023, falling to 26 136 t from 33 988 t the previous year. This drop was primarily driven by a sharp decline in domestic production, which decreased by over 9 000 t. The market recovered strongly in 2024, reaching 36 098 t, supported by a rebound in production and higher import volumes. In value terms, turnover followed a similar pattern, dipping to $79.8 million in 2023 before returning to approximately $101 million in 2024.

Production not reinforced or laminated 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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 10 923 tons of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets, marking a 26.1% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 39.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.8%. The only decline during this timeframe occurred in 2020, with a modest drop of 0.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets in kind were Croatia, Slovenia, and Serbia. Croatia accounted for 31.3% of exports, Slovenia for 27.2%, and Serbia for 12.7%. Together, these three countries represented 71.2% 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

In 2021, the value of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets exported from Bosnia and Herzegovina reached 24 026 thousand US dollars, a significant 43.6% rise from the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, export value increased by 60.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 17.2%. The only decrease was recorded in 2020, with a slight decline of 0.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the key destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports in value terms were Croatia, Slovenia, and Serbia. Croatia held a 31.3% share of export value, Slovenia 27.0%, and Serbia 10.5%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 68.8% of total export value flows during this timeframe.

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 not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets in kind grew for the second consecutive year in 2021, reaching 21 741 tons, an 11.2% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 11.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 17 150 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 12.4%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 14.0% rise.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, Serbia, Turkey, and Germany were significant suppliers of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind. Serbia contributed 17.6% of imports, Turkey 16.3%, and Germany 11.2%. However, their combined share totaled only 45.0% of total imports, with the remaining 55.0% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

Following a two-year decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets in value terms rebounded in 2021, totaling 63 698 thousand US dollars, a 37.2% improvement from the prior year. Over the 2018–2021 period, import value increased by 27.2%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 46 419 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 3.8% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular plastic sheets to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms were relatively evenly distributed. Turkey accounted for 16.6% of import value, Germany for 15.4%, and Serbia for 11.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 43.2% of total import flows, indicating a diverse supplier base.

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