Uncooked pasta without eggs market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the market volume for uncooked pasta without eggs in Bosnia and Herzegovina rose from 6 398 t to 7 553 t, with notable annual variations. In value terms, the increase was more pronounced, growing from $6.4 million to $9.3 million, suggesting higher average prices or a move toward more premium products.

Local production contracted significantly, dropping from 1 370 t to 979 t, while imports expanded from 5 698 t to 6 893 t, making imported pasta the dominant source of supply. Exports remained modest and declined further, reinforcing the market's dependence on foreign production.

Consumer trends toward health-conscious eating, including a rising demand for organic and locally sourced foods, began shaping the market by 2025. At the same time, the growth of supermarket and grocery store chains enhanced product distribution, supporting market accessibility and value growth.

Production uncooked pasta without eggs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of uncooked pasta without eggs increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 1 272 K $ US, marking a strong year-on-year increase of 23.2%. However, looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production actually decreased by 8.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 908 K $ US, with the largest decline of 34.5% also occurring that year.

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 pasta without eggs rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1 360 tonnes, reflecting a 29.1% increase compared to 2020. The lowest production level was in 2019 at 1 019 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 25.6%.

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

Exports uncooked pasta without eggs from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. The highest export volume was in 2018, while the lowest was in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.4 times. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of uncooked pasta without eggs amounted to 497 tonnes, representing a 4.8% decrease from 2020. The minimum value was 280 tonnes in 2019, which also recorded the largest decline of 58.2%. Conversely, the largest increase of 86.2% occurred in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Albania, Croatia, and Serbia were the leading destinations for exports in kind. Albania accounted for 37.1% of exports, Croatia for 34.9%, and Serbia for 15.0%, together making up 87.1% 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 export market exhibited volatility over the observed period. The peak was in 2020, while the trough was in 2019, with a 2.3-fold gap between them. In 2021, exports of uncooked pasta without eggs from Bosnia and Herzegovina totalled 352 K $ US, showing a sharp decline of 26.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 211 K $ US in 2019, and the maximum was 477 K $ US in 2020. The largest decline of 52.6% was in 2019, while the largest increase of 125.7% occurred in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Albania, and Serbia remained the main buyers in value terms. Croatia accounted for 36.8% of exports, Albania for 25.8%, and Serbia for 10.9%, jointly forming 73.5% 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 without eggs to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, imports of uncooked pasta without eggs into Bosnia and Herzegovina declined. In 2021, imports amounted to 6 064 tonnes, representing a strong contraction of 10.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 6 778 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 18.0%.

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 top suppliers of uncooked pasta without eggs to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Turkey accounted for 45.3% of imports in kind, Italy for 34.1%, and Croatia for 9.9%, together making up 89.3% of total imports.

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 supplies of uncooked pasta without eggs to Bosnia and Herzegovina totalled 6 444 K $ US, indicating a slight contraction of 0.7% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 19%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.0%. The minimum value was 5 318 K $ US in 2019, and the maximum was 6 488 K $ US in 2020. The largest decline of 1.8% was in 2019, while the largest increase of 22.0% occurred in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy and Turkey together accounted for 80.2% of total imports in value terms, with other countries contributing to a diversified but less significant portion.

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