Bosnia and Herzegovina: Strawberry Market 2020

Strawberry Market Size in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The revenue of the strawberry market in Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to $X in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a modest expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the strawberry market attained its peak figure level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value terms, strawberry production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, the total output indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, strawberry production attained its maximum level at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2018, the average yield of strawberries in Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to X ton per ha, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Strawberry yield peaked at X ton per ha in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, yield failed to regain its momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, the harvested area of strawberries in Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at X ha, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the strawberry harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production reached its maximum at X ha in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Strawberry exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at X tons in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, strawberry exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, strawberry exports attained their peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of strawberry exports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, strawberry exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, strawberry exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, strawberry exports reached their peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of strawberry exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+X% per year) and Russia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberry exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, comprising X% of total strawberry exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Serbia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average strawberry export price amounted to $X per ton, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the strawberry export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Bosnia and Herzegovina

In 2018, approx. X tons of strawberries were imported into Bosnia and Herzegovina; picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, strawberry imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, strawberry imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, strawberry imports attained their maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of strawberry imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Slovenia and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Greece ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest strawberry suppliers to Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, Egypt and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Egypt (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, going down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the strawberry import price continues to indicate a temperate downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for strawberries attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for strawberries remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform