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Pastry market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The pastry market in Bosnia and Herzegovina expanded in both volume and value between 2021 and 2024. Market volume increased from 77,327 tons to 81,553 tons, while market value rose more sharply from 146.8 million USD to 204.2 million USD.

This growth was supported by a significant rise in imports, which climbed from 14,879 tons in 2021 to 18,870 tons in 2024, alongside a steady increase in exports from 5,074 tons to 8,029 tons over the same period. Domestic production experienced a slight dip in 2022 but recovered to reach 70,712 tons in 2024.

Looking at the broader timeframe from 2018, import volumes have shown a consistent upward trend, rising from 12,384 tons, indicating a growing integration into international trade for pastry products.

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, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2021-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2021-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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 pastry in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of pastry, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pastry, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pastry from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 5 074 tonnes of pastry, marking a 14.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 18.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when exports fell by 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	(3.8%)	14.7%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Serbia, and Denmark were the main markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's pastry exports in volume terms. Croatia accounted for 32.6% of exports, Serbia for 21.7%, and Denmark for 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented 62.1% of total export flows.

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

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's pastry exports reached a value of 9 609 thousand US dollars, showing a 23.9% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value increased by 23%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 7 757 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.0%.

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	1.4%	(2.0%)	23.9%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia emerged as the primary markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's pastry exports in value terms. Croatia held a 29.8% share, Serbia 26.1%, and Slovenia 6.9%. Collectively, these three countries made up 62.8% of total export value.

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 pastry to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 14 879 tonnes of pastry, a significant 13.2% increase from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 20.1%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 6.3%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a 15.2% rise, while the largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 7.9% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.2%	(7.9%)	13.2%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Croatia were the leading sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's pastry imports in volume terms. Serbia contributed 28.7% of imports, Bulgaria 13.4%, and Croatia 10.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 52.1% of total import flows.

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

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported approximately 44 546 thousand US dollars worth of pastry, a substantial 24.8% increase from 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, import value grew by 25.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a 6.7% decrease.

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	7.5%	(6.7%)	24.8%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the partner structure for Bosnia and Herzegovina's pastry imports in value terms was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. Serbia accounted for 21.7% of imports, Bulgaria for 16.5%, and Germany for 9.6%. These three countries together represented 47.9% of total flows, while many other countries made up the remaining 52.1%.

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