Organic surfactants and washing preparations market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for organic surfactants and washing preparations in Bosnia and Herzegovina saw its volume dip to 71 thousand tons in 2022 before recovering to 80 thousand tons by 2024. This recovery was supported by a steady rise in domestic production, which increased from 29 thousand tons to 39 thousand tons over the same period.

In value terms, the market expanded more sharply, growing from $88.1 million in 2021 to $114.7 million in 2024. A notable 22% surge in market value occurred in 2023, indicating a move towards higher-priced products or an increase in average prices across the market.

Production organic surfactants and washing preparations 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 organic surfactants and washing preparations from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of organic surfactants and washing preparations declined in 2021. That year, exports reached 7 288 tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 3.0% compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 73.6%, which translates to an average annual increase of 20.2%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2020 at 7 510 tonnes, while the most significant growth occurred in 2019 with a 53.3% surge.

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 organic surfactants and washing preparations in volume terms were Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. Croatia accounted for 45.8% of exports, Serbia for 26.7%, and Montenegro for 12.8%. Together, these three countries represented 85.3% of total export flows.

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of organic surfactants and washing preparations in value terms have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 6 966 thousand US dollars, marking a solid gain of 10.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 80.4%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 21.7%.

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

In the 2018–2021 period, the primary destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of organic surfactants and washing preparations in value terms were Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. Croatia held a 49.2% share of exports, Serbia 22.8%, and Montenegro 12.2%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 84.2% of total export value.

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 organic surfactants and washing preparations to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of organic surfactants and washing preparations in volume terms have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 53 682 tonnes, reflecting a modest increase of 1.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 2.7%, with an average annual rate of 0.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 49 913 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.5%. In contrast, the most significant increase occurred in 2020 with a 6.4% rise.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the key sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of organic surfactants and washing preparations in volume terms were Croatia, Serbia, and Czechia. Croatia contributed 22.8% of imports, Serbia 21.3%, and Czechia 13.0%. Together, these three countries made up 57.2% of total import flows.

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 organic surfactants and washing preparations in value terms have increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 68 603 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual rise of 6.4% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 60 874 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 4.6%.

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

In the 2018–2021 period, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of organic surfactants and washing preparations in value terms came from a diverse range of markets. Croatia accounted for 18.4% of imports, Serbia for 15.1%, and Czechia for 13.3%. Together, these three countries represented only 46.8% of total import value, with the remaining 53.2% spread across many smaller destinations.

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