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Sulphates, alums and peroxosulphates market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Import volumes of sulphates, alums and peroxosulphates into Bosnia and Herzegovina varied from 2018 to 2025. Starting at 6 356 t in 2018, imports dipped to 5 880 t in 2019, then rose to 7 358 t in 2020 and continued growing, reaching 11 892 t by 2025. In value terms, imports increased from $1.5 million in 2018 to $4.3 million in 2025, pointing to higher unit prices or a move toward more expensive product categories.

Domestic production, available from 2021, ranged between 2 514 t and 2 861 t annually. The total market volume stood at 10 931 t in 2021, fell to 9 621 t in 2022, recovered to 10 701 t in 2023, and expanded to 12 785 t in 2024. The market value showed consistent growth from $2.2 million in 2021 to $3.2 million in 2024, reflecting both volume increases and price appreciation.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2021-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2021-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sulphates, alums and peroxosulphates 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	-

Source: SHEV.io

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	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sulphates, alums and peroxosulphates from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Exports of sulphates, alums, and peroxosulphates from Bosnia and Herzegovina fell for the second year in a row. In 2021, shipments totaled 97 tonnes, down 5.5% from 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, exports grew by 15.5%, averaging 4.9% per year. The peak was in 2019 at 133 tonnes, with the largest annual increase that year of 57.7%. The biggest drop occurred in 2020, when exports fell by 22.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	57.7%	(22.4%)	(5.5%)	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia was the dominant destination for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports in volume, accounting for 86.2% of the total, while other markets made up a small share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of sulphates, alums, and peroxosulphates exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were worth 32 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 12.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, export value dropped by 43.5%, averaging a 17.3% annual decline. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 59 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year of 5.2%. The most significant fall happened in 2020, when value plummeted by 38.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	(38.3%)	(12.9%)	(17.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's sulphates, alums, and peroxosulphates exports by value were Croatia (55.0%), Italy (14.9%), and Czechia (12.1%). Together, these three countries accounted for 82.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sulphates, alums and peroxosulphates to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Imports of sulphates, alums, and peroxosulphates into Bosnia and Herzegovina rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 5 880 tonnes, an 11.0% increase year-over-year. Over the 2018–2021 period, import volumes grew by 28.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.7%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 5 880 tonnes, when imports fell by 7.5%. The largest jump occurred in 2020, with a 25.1% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.5%)	25.1%	11.0%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the key sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of sulphates, alums, and peroxosulphates by volume were Slovenia (29.1%), France (25.0%), and Austria (15.7%). These three partners together represented 69.8% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of sulphates, alums, and peroxosulphates imports into Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 1 945 thousand US dollars, a substantial 15.0% rise from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, import value grew by 26.4%, averaging 8.1% per year. The lowest value was in 2019 at 1 456 thousand US dollars, when imports declined by 5.4%. The biggest increase happened in 2020, with a 16.2% gain.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.4%)	16.2%	15.0%	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the primary markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of sulphates, alums, and peroxosulphates by value were Slovenia (24.4%), Serbia (17.3%), and France (13.6%). Combined, these three countries made up 55.4% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io