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Plastic tableware and kitchenware 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 2024, the plastic tableware and kitchenware market in Bosnia and Herzegovina showed considerable volatility in value terms. The market size dropped by over 44% from USD 7.1 million in 2018 to a low of USD 4.0 million in 2020, before recovering to USD 7.4 million by 2023.

The recovery phase from 2021 to 2023 was supported by rising imports, which grew from USD 7.3 million in 2020 to USD 11.7 million in 2023, while domestic production remained subdued, falling to USD 3.4 million in 2022. Export volumes also fluctuated, declining during market downturns.

By 2024, the market size contracted again to USD 6.2 million, coinciding with a further drop in production and continued growth in import supply.

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, 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. 4.2. 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 tableware and kitchenware in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's plastic tableware and kitchenware production rebounded in value terms. In 2021, output reached 7 353 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.1% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 18.6%, with an average annual decline of 6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 6 999 thousand US dollars, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a 22.0% decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.0%)	(0.8%)	5.1%	(6.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 2 914 tonnes of plastic tableware and kitchenware, a significant year-on-year decline of 42.7%. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 42.3%, with an average annual reduction of 16.7%. The peak was in 2020 at 5 089 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 3.5% during this timeframe.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.6%)	3.5%	(42.7%)	(16.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic tableware and kitchenware from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of plastic tableware and kitchenware in volume terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports stood at 4 214 tonnes, down 21.6% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 24.7%, equivalent to an average annual decrease of 9.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 949 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 6.3%.

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	6.3%	(9.6%)	(21.6%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy and Germany served as the primary markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports in volume terms, together accounting for 81.0% of total shipments. Other destinations held relatively smaller shares.

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 exports of plastic tableware and kitchenware in value terms reached 11 435 thousand US dollars, marking a solid 10.7% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest value was in 2020 at 10 330 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2019 at 11 787 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a 12.4% drop.

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	2.1%	(12.4%)	10.7%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Germany, and Croatia formed the main cluster of markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports in value terms. Italy accounted for 45.1% of exports, Germany for 23.8%, and Croatia for 17.1%, together representing 86.0% 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 tableware and kitchenware to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of plastic tableware and kitchenware in volume terms reached 2 321 tonnes, up 26.2% from 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 839 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 2 577 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 28.6% decrease.

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	10.2%	(28.6%)	26.2%	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Turkey, China, and Serbia were the three main sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports in volume terms, collectively accounting for 72.3% of total imports.

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 tableware and kitchenware in value terms totalled 10 148 thousand US dollars, indicating a substantial 39.1% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 5.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The minimum value was in 2020 at 7 297 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 28.1%.

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	5.6%	(28.1%)	39.1%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, China, and Serbia made the biggest contributions to Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports in value terms. Turkey accounted for 35.3% of imports, China for 15.5%, and Serbia for 11.2%, together representing 62.0% 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