Wooden kitchen furniture market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wooden kitchen furniture in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. After declining from 32.1 million US dollars in 2018 to 23.2 million US dollars in 2020, the market recovered to 25.5 million US dollars in 2021.

This recovery was driven by shifts in consumer preferences during the COVID-19 pandemic, which emphasized open-plan kitchens and islands as new design segments, boosting demand for wooden furniture. Custom furniture manufacturers became more active during this period.

Design trends evolved further in 2022 with combinations of dark wood and white oak, artificial stone countertops, and neutral color palettes. By 2024, a rise in imports of wooden furniture coupled with a decline in exports contributed to a market expansion to 29.8 million US dollars.

Production wooden kitchen furniture in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's wooden kitchen furniture production rebounded in 2021. Output reached 38 425 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 25.5% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production overall decreased by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 30 607 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 18.0% during this timeframe.

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

Exports wooden kitchen furniture from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 5 445 tonnes of wooden kitchen furniture, representing a substantial 31.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export volumes grew by 24.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The lowest export volume occurred in 2020 at 4 156 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.9% during these years.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Switzerland, Croatia, and Germany consistently served as the primary destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's wooden kitchen furniture exports by volume. Switzerland accounted for 20.5% of exports, Croatia for 19.9%, and Germany for 18.5%. Together, these three countries represented 59.0% of total export flows during this period.

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 wooden kitchen furniture exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina surged to 16 704 thousand US dollars in 2021, reflecting a sharp 54.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export values rose by 43.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.8%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at 10 817 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 8.4% during this timeframe.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria formed the core markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's wooden kitchen furniture exports by value. Switzerland led with 30.3% of export value, followed by Germany at 17.4% and Austria at 12.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 60.5% of total export flows during this period.

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 wooden kitchen furniture to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 2 486 tonnes of wooden kitchen furniture, showing a modest 1.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import volumes decreased by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 2 447 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 23.5%. In contrast, the highest import volume occurred in 2019 at 3 198 tonnes, marking the largest increase of 12.3% during these years.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland and Serbia dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina's wooden kitchen furniture imports by volume, jointly accounting for 80.7% of total import flows. The remaining volume was distributed among various smaller markets.

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 imported wooden kitchen furniture valued at 3 363 thousand US dollars, representing a robust 10.9% increase from the previous year. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 3 363 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 20.6%. The highest import value occurred in 2019 at 4 235 thousand US dollars, marking the largest increase of 12.2% during this period.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Serbia, and Austria remained the primary suppliers of wooden kitchen furniture to Bosnia and Herzegovina by value. Poland accounted for 46.6% of import value, Serbia for 25.0%, and Austria for 6.1%. Together, these three countries represented 77.6% of total import flows during this period.

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