Self-adhesive plastic films and sheets market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Bosnia and Herzegovina, measured in volume, grew from 2 990 t in 2021 to 3 459 t in 2024. This growth was not linear, with a peak of 3 231 t in 2022 followed by a slight contraction to 2 994 t in 2023. In value terms, the market reached its highest point at 23.4 million USD in 2022, then moderated to 22.5 million USD in 2023 and 23.0 million USD in 2024.

Domestic production of these materials increased steadily from 883 t in 2021 to 984 t in 2024, reflecting a consistent expansion in local manufacturing capacity. Imports, which constitute the largest share of supply, fluctuated over the period but trended upward, rising from 2 324 t in 2018 to an estimated 3 024 t in 2025. Exports, after declining from 355 t in 2018 to a low of 288 t in 2022, surged to 460 t in 2024 and are projected to reach 652 t in 2025, indicating a shift toward greater external sales.

The notable market expansion in 2024, where volume jumped by 15% to 3 459 t, was driven by a significant rise in imports to 2 935 t and solid production growth to 984 t. This occurred despite a sharp increase in exports to 460 t, which partially offset the supply influx. The concurrent rise in export value to 4.1 million USD suggests that Bosnian producers are capturing higher-value opportunities abroad.

Production self-adhesive plastic films and sheets 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, t

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

Exports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 312 tonnes, marking a 16.4% decrease compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 12.1%, with an average annual decline of 4.2%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 376 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 5.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Germany, and Croatia were the top destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 40.3% of exports, Germany for 21.0%, and Croatia for 20.2%. Together, these three countries made up 81.5% 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 exported self-adhesive plastic films and sheets worth 2 376 thousand US dollars, showing a gradual decline of 4.7% compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 183 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year of 8.1%. The highest value occurred in 2020 at 2 494 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 14.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the Netherlands, Germany, and Croatia were the main destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms. The Netherlands contributed 35.1% of export value, Germany 27.1%, and Croatia 15.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 77.4% of total exports.

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 self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 2 419 tonnes, representing a moderate rise of 5.2% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 4.1%, with an average annual rate of 1.3%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 2 276 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 2.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and China were the primary suppliers of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Bosnia and Herzegovina in volume terms. Germany accounted for 24.8% of imports, Italy for 22.0%, and China for 12.9%. Together, these three countries formed 59.7% 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

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 18 005 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a significant rise of 20.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 18.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 14 978 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 1.7%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and China remained the key partners for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms. Germany accounted for 30.3% of import value, Italy for 17.5%, and China for 7.5%. Together, these three countries made up 55.3% of total import 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