Uncooked pasta market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the production volume of uncooked pasta in Bosnia and Herzegovina declined from 4 263 t to 3 263 t. Over the same period, imports fluctuated but trended upward, reaching 7 296 t in 2024 from 6 044 t in 2018. As a result, the total market volume in physical terms remained relatively stable, peaking at 10 440 t in 2020 before settling at 10 189 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market exhibited strong growth, expanding from 10.6 million USD in 2018 to 14.4 million USD in 2024. This 35% increase occurred despite only a modest rise in physical volume, indicating a shift toward higher-priced products or general price inflation within the segment.

Production uncooked pasta in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the value of uncooked pasta production reached 4,780 thousand US dollars in 2021, marking a moderate year-over-year decline of 3.5%. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 5.5%, with an average annual growth rate of -1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4,731 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 6.5%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the largest increase of 4.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of uncooked pasta, 2018-2021

World map of production of uncooked pasta, 2018-2021

Following a two-year decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's uncooked pasta production volume rebounded in 2021. The country produced 3,758 tonnes of uncooked pasta that year, representing a slight year-over-year increase of 0.8%. Over the 2018-2021 period, however, production decreased by 11.8%, with an average annual decline of 4.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 3,728 tonnes, while 2019 saw the largest drop of 10.3%.

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

Exports uncooked pasta from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

The export market for uncooked pasta from Bosnia and Herzegovina showed significant volatility during these years. Exports fell to a low of 280 tonnes in 2019, which represented the largest decline of 58.3% and was the minimum value recorded. In 2020, exports rebounded with the largest increase of 86.2%. By 2021, export volumes totaled 498 tonnes, marking a moderate decrease of 4.5% from the previous year. Overall, from the peak in 2018 to the trough in 2019, exports changed by a factor of 2.4.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Albania, Croatia, and Serbia consistently dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina's uncooked pasta exports by volume. Albania accounted for 37.1% of exports, Croatia for 34.9%, and Serbia for 15.0%. Together, these three countries represented 86.9% 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

The value of uncooked pasta exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina exhibited irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports dropped to a minimum of 212 thousand US dollars in 2019, which saw the largest decline of 52.8%. In 2020, exports peaked at 477 thousand US dollars, recording the largest increase of 125.4%. By 2021, export value totaled 355 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp contraction of 25.6% compared to the previous year. Overall, exports shifted by a factor of 2.3 from the minimum in 2019 to the maximum in 2020.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Croatia, Albania, and Serbia were the key partners for Bosnia and Herzegovina's uncooked pasta exports by value. Croatia led with 36.7% of exports, followed by Albania at 25.7%, and Serbia at 10.9%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 73.2% of total export value.

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 pasta to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Bosnia and Herzegovina's uncooked pasta import volume declined in 2021. The country imported 6,462 tonnes that year, down by 10.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 6.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 7,234 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 18.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, Italy, and Croatia were the primary sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's uncooked pasta imports by volume. Turkey accounted for 42.7% of imports, Italy for 33.5%, and Croatia for 11.3%. Together, these three countries made up 87.4% of total import 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, the value of uncooked pasta imports into Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to 7,180 thousand US dollars, showing a slight decrease of 0.7% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value increased by 19.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5,903 thousand US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 1.8%. In contrast, 2020 saw the highest value at 7,231 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 22.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Italy, Turkey, and Croatia were the top contributors to Bosnia and Herzegovina's uncooked pasta imports by value. Italy led with 41.2% of imports, followed by Turkey at 35.1%, and Croatia at 9.3%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 85.6% of total import value.

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