Poultry meat and offal market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The poultry meat and offal market in Bosnia and Herzegovina, measured in value terms, showed a period of stability followed by growth and a slight contraction. After remaining steady at around US$108 million in 2021 and 2022, the market size surged to US$133.8 million in 2023 before easing to US$129.2 million in 2024.

This trajectory was influenced by the dynamics of domestic production and foreign trade. Domestic production value rose from US$99.3 million in 2021 to US$131 million in 2023, then dipped to US$127.9 million in 2024. Concurrently, imports increased from US$16.7 million to US$24.1 million over the same three-year period, while exports expanded markedly from US$7.6 million to US$22.8 million, with a particularly sharp rise occurring in 2022.

The broader trade data from 2018 onward reveals a consistent upward trend for both imports and exports, pointing to the market's growing engagement with international poultry flows. Import value climbed from US$14.3 million in 2018 to an estimated US$30.8 million in 2025, and export value grew from US$5.4 million to US$21.2 million over the same span.

Production poultry meat and offal in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2018-2021

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2018-2021

The market showed significant volatility during this period. Production reached its peak in 2019 at 134.5 thousand tons, then dropped sharply to its lowest point in 2021 at 37.5 thousand tons of poultry meat and offal. This represents a dramatic 71.6% decrease from 2020 levels. The difference between the highest and lowest production volumes was 3.6-fold. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019 at 8.2%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Poultry meat and offal exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export volume reached 4 942 tons, representing a 12.4% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 22.2%, averaging 6.9% annual growth. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 031 tons, which saw a modest decline of 0.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia remained the primary export markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's poultry meat and offal. Serbia accounted for 39.7% of exports in kind, Montenegro for 33.6%, and North Macedonia for 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented 81.9% 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

Bosnia and Herzegovina's poultry meat and offal exports increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 7 587 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial 26.2% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 40.7%, averaging 12.1% annual growth.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Montenegro and Serbia clearly dominated the export partner structure in value terms, while other countries collectively accounted for the remaining share.

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 poultry meat and offal to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Poultry meat and offal imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume stood at 11 784 tons, showing a significant 19.9% gain compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 16.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 710 tons, which experienced a 13.7% decline.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Poland, and Turkey formed the largest group of suppliers for poultry meat and offal imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Serbia contributed 21.0% of imports in kind, Poland 14.4%, and Turkey 10.4%. However, their combined share was limited to 45.8% of total imports, reflecting a diversified supplier structure.

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

Following a two-year decline, poultry meat and offal imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina rebounded. In 2021, imports reached approximately 16 681 thousand US dollars, representing a strong 34.3% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value rose by 17.1%, averaging 5.4% annual growth. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 12 424 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Serbia, and Turkey continued to be the main suppliers of poultry meat and offal to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Croatia accounted for 23.7% of imports, Serbia for 23.6%, and Turkey for 16.3%. Together, these three countries represented 63.7% 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