Still wine market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

After reaching 11.6 million liters in 2021, the still wine market in Bosnia and Herzegovina contracted to 10.4 million liters in 2022. This temporary decline coincided with the implementation of a new Wine Production Regulation, which introduced stricter record-keeping and production process requirements, demanding adaptation time from producers. Concurrently, the National Wine Sector Aid Program was adjusted for more efficient execution, which may have affected short-term activity.

The market recovered to 12.9 million liters in 2023 and expanded further to 14.5 million liters in 2024. This growth was driven by continued investment in vineyard and winery modernization under state programs, alongside rising consumer demand for specialized wines like organic, low-alcohol, sparkling, and rosé varieties. New EU labeling regulations introduced in 2023, including QR codes and e-labels, enhanced transparency and consumer confidence, supporting market expansion.

In value terms, the market increased from $24.7 million in 2021 to $38.6 million in 2024, reflecting a shift towards higher-value products. Legislative changes, including the new Wine Law in 2019 and subsequent amendments, established clearer market access and control rules, which strengthened the sector's foundation over the long term.

Production still wine 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 l

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

Exports still wine from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, K l

Bosnia and Herzegovina's still wine exports reached 2 948 thousand liters in 2021, marking a 5.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports declined by 14.6%, with an average annual decrease of 5.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 795 thousand liters, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 3 555 thousand liters. The most significant drop happened in 2020, when exports fell by 21.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, K l

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina's still wine exports in volume terms, accounting for 82.6% of total shipments. All other markets combined made up the remaining share.

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

After two consecutive years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's still wine exports rebounded in value terms. In 2021, export value reached 3 841 thousand US dollars, representing a 22.7% increase over 2020. However, looking at the full 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 5.1%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 131 thousand US dollars, when exports experienced their sharpest drop of 21.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Croatia, Serbia, and Germany were the primary markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's still wine exports in value terms. Croatia accounted for 60.2% of export value, Serbia for 12.8%, and Germany for 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented 81.7% of total export value during this period.

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 still wine to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, K l

Bosnia and Herzegovina's still wine imports reached 8 113 thousand liters in 2021, showing a 15.6% year-over-year increase. The lowest import volume occurred in 2020 at 7 021 thousand liters, while imports peaked in 2019 at 8 481 thousand liters. The most substantial decline took place in 2020, when imports fell by 17.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, K l

During the 2018-2021 period, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Croatia formed the core group of suppliers for Bosnia and Herzegovina's still wine imports in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 31.5% of imports, North Macedonia for 27.7%, and Croatia for 20.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented 80.0% of total import volume.

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 still wine import value reached 19 338 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 25.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 10.8%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 15 385 thousand US dollars, when imports experienced their largest decline of 16.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Serbia, and North Macedonia consistently served as the main sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's still wine imports in value terms. Croatia accounted for 30.2% of import value, Serbia for 25.3%, and North Macedonia for 22.1%. Together, these three countries represented 77.6% of total import value during this period.

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