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Plastic household articles and hygienic or toilet 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

The market volume for plastic household and hygienic articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina showed significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. It remained stable at approximately 1 922 t in 2018 and 1 923 t in 2019, then contracted to 1 654 t in 2020. A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with volume reaching 2 179 t.

After the 2021 peak, the market volume eased to 2 150 t in 2022 and declined further to 1 954 t in 2023. The trend reversed in 2024, with volume expanding to 2 397 t. In value terms, the market mirrored this volatility, peaking at 20.2 million US dollars in 2021 before moderating in subsequent years.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ 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, 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 household and hygienic articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of plastic household and hygienic articles rebounded. In 2021, output reached 13,424 thousand US dollars, representing a 33.2% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 26.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 10,080 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(4.5%)	33.2%	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of plastic household and hygienic articles recovered. In 2021, the country produced 552.6 tonnes, marking a 40.1% year-on-year increase. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 394.5 tonnes, following the largest decline of 20.0% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.0%)	(9.8%)	40.1%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic household and hygienic articles from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of plastic household and hygienic articles declined. In 2021, exports totaled 247 tonnes, a 46.1% decrease from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 16.3%, with an average annual decline of 5.8%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 459 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 48.4%.

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	4.6%	48.4%	(46.1%)	(5.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Croatia, and Serbia were the primary destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of plastic household and hygienic articles in volume terms. Germany accounted for 27.5% of exports, Croatia for 23.6%, and Serbia for 17.1%. Together, these three countries represented 68.2% 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

After two years of expansion, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of plastic household and hygienic articles in value terms contracted. In 2021, exports amounted to 1,847 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant 24.0% decline from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 8.7%, with an average annual decline of 3.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 2,432 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.6%.

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	6.7%	12.6%	(24.0%)	(3.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Serbia, and Croatia remained the principal buyers of Bosnia and Herzegovina's plastic household and hygienic articles in value terms. Germany accounted for 30.1% of exports, Serbia for 22.3%, and Croatia for 14.7%. Collectively, these three markets represented 67.0% 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 household and hygienic articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of plastic household and hygienic articles in volume terms reached 1,874 tonnes, a 9.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 12.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 4.3%.

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	7.4%	(4.3%)	9.1%	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Turkey, Serbia, and China were the leading suppliers of plastic household and hygienic articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 30.5% of imports, Serbia for 28.4%, and China for 14.6%. Together, these three countries made up 73.5% of total import volume.

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's imports of plastic household and hygienic articles in value terms totaled 8,572 thousand US dollars, marking a 31.6% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 29.2%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 8.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 6,516 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 5.6%.

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	4.0%	(5.6%)	31.6%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, Serbia, and China were the main suppliers of plastic household and hygienic articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Turkey accounted for 26.5% of imports, Serbia for 21.5%, and China for 18.5%. Collectively, these three countries comprised 66.5% of total import value.

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