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Plastic bottles and similar articles market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina's trade in plastic bottles and similar articles showed contrasting trends. Imports declined from 12.7 million dollars in 2018 to 9.2 million in 2020, before recovering to over 13.7 million by 2024. Exports grew consistently from 8.3 million dollars in 2018 to 17.3 million in 2024, indicating strengthening production capabilities.

The domestic market size, available from 2021, contracted by 6% to 17.2 million dollars in 2022 before expanding by 22% to 20.9 million in 2023 and reaching 21.7 million in 2024. This recovery and growth coincided with the rise of e-commerce, which changed retail distribution for bottled water—a key end-use segment—and increased market access. Simultaneously, sustainability concerns and packaging regulations began shaping consumer preferences and industry practices.

Production volumes followed a similar pattern, falling by 17% in 2022 but then rising by 30% in 2023 and by 4% in 2024 to 25.2 million dollars. The presence of major domestic soft drink producers like Sarajevski Kiseljak supported production activity, while the lingering effects of home seclusion measures initially affected demand patterns before the market adapted.

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 value
    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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2021-2024, M unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2021-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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 plastic bottles and similar articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic bottles and similar articles from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of plastic bottles and similar articles have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, export volumes reached 4 738 tonnes, representing an 11.2% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 77.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 21.0%.

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	33.1%	19.8%	11.2%	21.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia consistently led as the top destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of plastic bottles and similar articles in volume terms. Croatia accounted for 38.6% of exports, Serbia for 36.4%, and Slovenia for 11.5%. Together, these three countries made up 86.4% 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

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of plastic bottles and similar articles have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export value amounted to 14 560 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 19.0% rise from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 75.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.7%.

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	26.8%	16.4%	19.0%	20.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the largest buyers of plastic bottles and similar articles from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms were Croatia, the Netherlands, and Serbia. Croatia represented 31.5% of exports, the Netherlands 27.1%, and Serbia 23.9%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 82.5% 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 plastic bottles and similar articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of plastic bottles and similar articles increased in volume. In 2021, imports were recorded at 5 316 tonnes, marking a moderate 7.0% improvement over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 16%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 5.7%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 4 970 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 18.9%.

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	(3.2%)	(18.9%)	7.0%	(5.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia and Croatia were the main suppliers of plastic bottles and similar articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 83.7% of total imports, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Following a two-year decrease, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of plastic bottles and similar articles rose in value. In 2021, imports totaled 10 309 thousand US dollars, up by 12.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 18.5%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 6.6%. The minimum value was in 2020 at 9 161 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the steepest drop of 22.7%.

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	(6.3%)	(22.7%)	12.5%	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Serbia, Croatia, and Bulgaria were the key markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of plastic bottles and similar articles in value terms. Serbia contributed 46.1% of imports, Croatia 30.9%, and Bulgaria 5.4%. Together, these three countries formed 82.5% of total import flows.

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