Tablecloths and serviettes of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for paper tablecloths and serviettes in Bosnia and Herzegovina contracted significantly from 1 616 metric tons in 2018 to 646 metric tons in 2024. The most pronounced drop occurred in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic caused initial border closures and bans on international trade, severely disrupting the regional paper and forestry sector and leading to sharp declines in production, imports, and domestic consumption.

After the 2020 downturn, domestic production and exports entered a recovery phase starting in 2021. Production volume grew from 692 tons in 2020 to 1 017 tons in 2024, while exports expanded even more robustly, more than doubling over the same period. This indicates a strengthening export orientation within the industry. Conversely, the size of the domestic market continued its downward trajectory after a brief rebound in 2021, remaining well below pre-pandemic levels.

During 2020, the paper sector in the Adria-Balkan region saw increased demand for FSC chain-of-custody certification, highlighting a growing emphasis on sustainability within the industry. This shift in environmental and consumer preferences represents an evolving context for product differentiation and market structure, even as the overall market volume shrank.

Production paper tablecloths and serviettes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers has rebounded. In 2021, the output value reached 2 298 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 28.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 51.8%, with an average annual decline of 21.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 796 thousand US dollars, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a 48.6% decrease.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following a two-year downturn, the production volume of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers in Bosnia and Herzegovina has shown recovery. In 2021, the country produced 861 metric tons, representing a year-on-year growth of 24.4%. From 2018 to 2021, total production fell by 50.4%, with an average annual reduction of 20.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 692 metric tons, which also saw the most substantial decline of 38.5%.

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

Exports paper tablecloths and serviettes from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Export performance showed notable fluctuations during the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 311.4 metric tons, after peaking in 2018, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 532.7 metric tons of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, marking a sharp increase of 71.1% compared to 2020. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 32.9% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia remained the primary destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers in volume terms. Croatia accounted for 51.0% of exports, Montenegro for 11.7%, and North Macedonia for 8.4%, collectively representing 71.0% of total export volumes.

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

Export values displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest point was recorded in 2020 at 642 thousand US dollars, following a peak in 2018, with a 1.9-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers worth 1 113 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp year-on-year gain of 73.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 28.7% decrease.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia formed the main cluster of markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers in value terms. Croatia accounted for 50.9% of export value, Montenegro for 11.8%, and Serbia for 9.1%, together making up 71.7% of total export 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 paper tablecloths and serviettes to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 472.2 metric tons of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers, up by 37.4% compared to the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 343.6 metric tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 494.3 metric tons. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 30.5% decrease.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia remained the key partners for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 35.9% of imports, Slovakia for 21.3%, and Slovenia for 16.6%, collectively representing 73.9% 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

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers amounted to 1 326 thousand US dollars, indicating a 40.0% rise compared to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 947 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 353 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 30.0% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia continued to be the main partners for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of tablecloths and serviettes made from paper, cellulose wadding, or fibers in value terms. Serbia accounted for 28.6% of import value, Slovakia for 21.5%, and Slovenia for 18.0%, together making up 68.1% 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