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Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip 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

Between 2018 and 2025, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip into Bosnia and Herzegovina in volume terms increased from 14 776 t to 22 251 t, with a notable surge to 20 412 t in 2021. Exports also grew, reaching a high of 8 964 t in 2021 before declining to 6 864 t by 2025.

The domestic market volume, available from 2021 onward, rose from 12 373 t in 2021 to 13 564 t in 2023, then eased to 13 295 t in 2024. Over the same period, local production dropped from 925 t to 724 t, reflecting increased reliance on imported materials.

In value terms, the market peaked at $62 million in 2022, after growing from $57.9 million in 2021, but then fell to $57 million in 2024. Import values climbed from $56 million in 2018 to $81.6 million in 2025, while export values peaked at $28.7 million in 2022 before decreasing.

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, 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 plates, sheets, film, foil and strip 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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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 plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip have grown for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 6,047 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 0.4%. By 2021, exports surged to 8,964 tonnes, marking a 44.2% increase from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 47.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 13.9%.

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	(0.4%)	2.8%	44.2%	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Slovenia, and Serbia consistently led Bosnia and Herzegovina's export structure in volume terms. Croatia accounted for 49.5% of exports, Slovenia for 22.1%, and Serbia for 14.0%. Together, these three countries made up 85.6% 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

The export market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip from Bosnia and Herzegovina has shown significant volatility. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 13,868 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 8.7%. By 2021, exports peaked at 28,659 thousand US dollars, a sharp 99.0% increase from 2020. The gap between the peak in 2021 and the trough in 2019 was 2.1-fold.

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	(8.7%)	3.9%	99.0%	23.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Slovenia, and Serbia remained the top partners in value terms for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports. Croatia contributed 46.4% of export value, Slovenia 21.4%, and Serbia 14.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 82.2% 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 plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip into Bosnia and Herzegovina have increased for three consecutive years. In 2021, imports totaled 20,412 tonnes, up 18.7% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 38.1%, with an average annual rate of 11.4%.

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	9.3%	6.5%	18.7%	11.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's import sources for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip were diverse. Serbia led with 21.3% of imports in volume, followed by Italy at 17.0% and Hungary at 10.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 49.0% of total imports, with many other nations holding smaller but notable shares.

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

Imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil, and strip into Bosnia and Herzegovina have risen for the second year in a row. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 54,611 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 2.5%. By 2021, imports surged, marking a steep 44.9% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 46.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 13.6%.

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	(2.5%)	3.8%	44.9%	13.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's import structure in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Serbia accounted for 16.8% of import value, Italy for 14.7%, and Germany for 12.9%. Together, these three partners represented 44.4% of total flows, with the remaining 55.6% spread across many other countries.

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