Earlier Report Observations
Over the 2018–2025 period, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of polycarboxylic acids and derivatives rose from 3 194 t to a peak of 4 339 t in 2022, then fell to 3 608 t in 2024, with a partial rebound to 3 743 t in 2025. Exports showed greater volatility, reaching a high of 9 528 t in 2021 before dropping to 5 764 t in 2024 and recovering to 8 598 t in 2025.
Domestic production, recorded from 2021, contracted sharply from 9 530 t in 2021 to 5 763 t in 2024. The market size grew slightly from 4 228 t in 2021 to 4 338 t in 2022, then declined to 3 607 t in 2024.
In value terms, the market peaked at 9 839 thousand US dollars in 2022 before falling to 6 533 thousand US dollars in 2024, reflecting the contraction in physical volume and indicating possible shifts in average prices.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2021-2024
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2024
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4.1.2. In value
- 4.1.2.1. Production, 2021-2024
- 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2021-2024
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 5.1.1. In kind, 2021-2024, t
- 5.1.2. In value, 2021-2024, K $ US
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5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
- 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
- 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production polycarboxylic acids and derivatives 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 | - |
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 | - |
Exports polycarboxylic acids and derivatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Exports in kind, t
Exports of foreign polycarboxylic acids and derivatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina have grown for the second year in a row. In 2019, shipments reached their lowest point at 6 804 tons, with the largest annual decline of 28.0% recorded that year. By 2021, export volumes had climbed to 9 528 tons, marking a significant 28.3% increase compared to 2020.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (28.0%) | 9.2% | 28.3% | 0.3% |
From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Turkey, and Poland consistently served as the primary destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports in kind. Italy accounted for 51.5% of these exports, Turkey for 13.0%, and Poland for 8.5%. Together, these three countries represented 73.0% of the total export flows during this period.
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
The export market in value terms displayed notable volatility from 2018 to 2021. In 2020, exports hit their lowest point at 7 677 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 40.1% occurring in 2019. By 2021, cross-border shipments surged to 19 495 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic 153.9% rise from the previous year. Overall, exports increased by a factor of 2.5 from their 2020 trough to their 2021 peak.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (40.1%) | (9.3%) | 153.9% | 11.3% |
Throughout the 2018–2021 period, Italy, Turkey, and Germany remained the key destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports in value terms. Italy held a 51.9% share, Turkey 11.5%, and Germany 8.3%. Combined, these three countries made up 71.8% of the total export value flows.
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 polycarboxylic acids and derivatives to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Imports in kind, t
Imports of polycarboxylic acids and derivatives into Bosnia and Herzegovina have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volumes reached 4 226 tons, showing a modest 9.4% increase from 2020. Over the entire 2018–2021 span, imports grew by 32.3%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 9.8%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 7.9% | 12.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% |
Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands, Italy, and Poland dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina's import structure in kind. The Netherlands led with a 34.6% share, followed by Italy at 21.0% and Poland at 16.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 71.7% of total import volumes.
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
The import market in value terms exhibited volatility from 2018 to 2021. In 2020, imports fell to their lowest point at 5 285 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 3.3% recorded that year. By 2021, imports jumped to 9 226 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp 87.4% increase compared to 2020. The peak-to-trough ratio between 2021 and 2020 was 1.9 times.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 1.3% | (3.3%) | 87.4% | 22.4% |
From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Italy, and Poland played leading roles in Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of polycarboxylic acids and derivatives in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 32.7% of imports, Italy for 20.6%, and Poland for 16.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 70.1% of the total import value flows.
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
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