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Plastic packaging and closures 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 plastic packaging and closures market in Bosnia and Herzegovina expanded from 2018 to 2022, supported by continuous growth in the number of manufacturing enterprises and ongoing investments in employee training and technology upgrades. This industrial development strengthened production capacity and boosted export activity, with the sector demonstrating robust performance relative to key European markets by 2022.

Following a peak in 2022, the domestic market size stabilized in 2023 and then declined in 2024. During this period, the number of plastic manufacturing firms reached its highest recorded level, reflecting sustained industrial investment. The market in 2023 was also shaped by global supply chain dynamics, while a significant increase in export volumes, which surpassed $100 million in 2024, contributed to the reduction in domestic market volume.

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 value, 2021-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 packaging and closures 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

Exports plastic packaging and closures from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of plastic packaging and closures have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 27 184 tonnes, marking a strong 14.7% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 32%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.7%.

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	10.1%	4.6%	14.7%	9.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Germany, and Serbia were the top destinations for exports in kind. Croatia accounted for 32.7% of exports, Germany for 15.0%, and Serbia for 11.9%. Together, these three countries made up 59.7% 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 packaging and closures in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 82 215 thousand US dollars, showing a significant 27.1% year-on-year rise. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 43.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 12.7%.

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	6.9%	5.4%	27.1%	12.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Croatia, Germany, and the Netherlands were the largest contributors to exports in value terms. Croatia represented 32.3% of exports, Germany 12.2%, and the Netherlands 10.0%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 54.5% of total export flows.

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 packaging and closures to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of plastic packaging and closures in kind reached 15 703 tonnes, reflecting a moderate 7.9% increase from the previous year. The lowest point was in 2020, with imports at 14 559 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 5.9%.

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	0.5%	(5.9%)	7.9%	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Croatia, and Germany were the primary sources for imports in kind. Serbia supplied 31.6% of imports, Croatia 20.3%, and Germany 10.4%. Together, these three countries made up 62.3% 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

After two years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of plastic packaging and closures in value terms rebounded in 2021. Imports stood at 47 440 thousand US dollars, indicating a solid 15.6% gain compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 7.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 41 044 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 4.4%.

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	(2.8%)	(4.4%)	15.6%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Serbia, Croatia, and Germany—collectively accounted for 53.1% of total imports in value terms for plastic packaging and closures into Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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