Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced a contraction in physical volume from 3 708 metric tons in 2018 to 3 200 metric tons in 2021. In value terms, after a decline to 18.1 million US dollars in 2020, the market surged to 26.2 million US dollars in 2021, indicating higher unit prices or a shift toward more expensive products. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted global supply chains and increased energy and food costs, indirectly affecting demand for plastic household items.

In 2022, the market volume jumped sharply to 4 788 metric tons, driven by high inflation of 14.4% and increased demand for essential goods, including plastic kitchen and hygiene products. This was supported by a rise in users of public kitchens, which require disposable tableware. However, by 2023 and 2024, volume receded to 3 622 and 3 369 metric tons respectively, while market value stabilized around 23-24 million US dollars.

Production plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles rebounded in 2021. The output reached 20 777 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 21.7%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 5.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 17 079 thousand US dollars, following the largest decline of 10.4% in 2019.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 3 466 tonnes of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles, representing a sharp decline of 36.8% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 38%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a rise of 2.4%.

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

Exports plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles from Bosnia and Herzegovina fell for the second year in a row in 2021. The country exported 4 462 tonnes, indicating a year-on-year loss of 23.6%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports dropped by 24.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 8.9%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 258 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Germany, and Croatia were the key partners for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in volume terms. Italy accounted for 57.6% of exports, Germany for 20.4%, and Croatia for 12.4%. Together, these three countries represented 90.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's export value of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles totaled 13 282 thousand US dollars, showing a modest increase of 4.1% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 2.1%, with an average annual decline of 0.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 12 762 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 13 946 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 8.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy, Germany, and Croatia were the main destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in value terms. Italy held a 38.1% share, Germany 24.8%, and Croatia 16.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 79.6% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021

Imports plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 4 195 tonnes of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles, up by 17.9% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 4.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 3 557 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 4 372 tonnes. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, with a decrease of 18.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Turkey, Serbia, and China were the leading sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in volume terms. Turkey contributed 38.7% of imports, Serbia 19.9%, and China 14.3%. Together, these three countries made up 72.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's import value of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles reached 18 721 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial rise of 35.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 15.3%, with an average annual increase of 4.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 13 813 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 19.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, China, and Serbia were the primary suppliers of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Turkey accounted for 31.5% of imports, China for 16.8%, and Serbia for 15.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 64.0% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021