Uncooked egg pasta market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for uncooked egg pasta in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced a consistent decline in volume from 2018 to 2024, falling from 3 237 t to 2 636 t. The most pronounced drop occurred in 2021, when consumption decreased by over 10% compared to the previous year. This contraction in physical terms was accompanied by a general reduction in domestic production, which also trended downward throughout the period.

Despite the falling volume, the market's value in monetary terms showed a different trajectory. After a slight increase in 2019 and 2020, the market value dipped in 2021 but recovered strongly in the following two years, reaching 5.1 million $ US in 2023. This suggests that factors such as price adjustments or shifts toward higher-value products offset the decline in quantity sold. By 2024, the market value stabilized at just over 5 million $ US.

Overall, the period from 2018 to 2024 was characterized by a shrinking physical market for uncooked egg pasta, while its monetary value demonstrated resilience and growth after a temporary setback in 2021.

Production uncooked egg pasta in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of growth, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production value of uncooked egg pasta declined. In 2021, output was valued at 3 508 thousand US dollars, marking a significant decrease of 10.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 924 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 4.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's production volume of uncooked egg pasta declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 2 398 tonnes were produced, showing a reduction of 10.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 17.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.1%.

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

Exports uncooked egg pasta from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019, with the highest in 2018, reflecting a 24-fold gap between these years. In 2021, uncooked egg pasta shipments from Bosnia and Herzegovina abroad amounted to 1.8 tonnes, representing a dramatic loss of 95.8% compared to 2020.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Australia and Sweden remained the key partner countries for exports in kind, with a combined share of 97.8% of total flows; other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019, with the highest in 2018, reflecting a 9.8-fold gap. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's volume of uncooked egg pasta exports was recorded at 2.6 thousand US dollars, amounting to a sudden decline of 89.8% compared to 2020.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Australia and Sweden remained the key partner countries for exports in value terms, with a combined share of 94.9% of total flows; other partners accounted for the rest.

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 uncooked egg pasta to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, uncooked egg pasta shipments to Bosnia and Herzegovina from abroad declined. In 2021, imports stood at 397.7 tonnes, constituting a substantial decrease of 12.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 14.9%, equating to a 4.8% annualized rate. The maximum volume was recorded in 2020 at 456.0 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 22.7%.

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

Over 2018–2021, Slovenia (38.3% of imports in kind), Croatia (32.6% of imports in kind), and Italy (24.0% of imports in kind) consistently occupied leading positions in the country structure of imports in kind, jointly accounting for 94.9% of total flows.

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, foreign uncooked egg pasta supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina were recorded at 735.6 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a slight fall of 1.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 23.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 585.2 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 742.8 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 1.8%, and the largest increase in 2020 at 26.9%.

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

Over 2018–2021, Italy (40.8% of imports in value terms), Slovenia (35.6% of imports in value terms), and Croatia (21.1% of imports in value terms) stood out as the main markets for imports in value terms, together representing 97.5% of total 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