Bosnia and Herzegovina

The global urban consumer landscape is increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Which cities should you choose for your consumer business expansion? To answer this and other questions, we are introducing the Euromonitor International Cities…

Eastern Europe’s digital development continues as consumers increasingly embrace digital services. Consumers previously suspicious of the safety of online payments began to trust and value the convenience of fast and secure online payment methods as…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic accelerated this transition as e-commerce became the default setting for many housebound consumers. The crisis-inspired surge in e-commerce is leading to a…

Direct selling registered a fall in constant value sales in 2022, as double-digit inflation caused by the energy crisis stemming the war in Ukraine dampened volume sales. In fact, direct selling was the worst performing retail channel in 2022, as…

In 2022, though there was double-digit growth in current value sales, growth in constant value sales

In 2022, though there was double-digit growth in current value sales, growth in constant value sales

E-commerce registered double-digit current value growth in 2022, as well as healthy constant value growth, in spite of high inflation. The high inflation was due to the war in Ukraine, which led to soaring energy prices, which in turn led to higher…

Performance was muted for retailers in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2022. Though there was double-digit growth in current value sales, there was only a minimal increase in constant value sales, as inflation dampened volume sales significantly.…

This report assesses the business environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina, focusing on the regulatory environment, stability of the financial system, FDI intake, labour market flexibility and skillset, trade openness, mobility infrastructure, ICT…

In 2022, alcoholic drinks achieved moderate volume growth amidst growing inflationary pressure, rising unit prices and lower personal disposable incomes. The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine further exacerbated the precarious economic…

Despite price hikes, beer continued to witness volume growth in 2022 supported by the recovery of the on-trade. Significant unit price increases were visible across all product categories as rampant inflation pushed up costs and producers were forced…

Thanks to renewed consumer demand, cider/perry saw volume sales stabilise following a period of fluctuations brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Strong volume growth was achieved in 2022 amidst rising unit prices caused by rampant inflation.…

RTDs witnessed negligible volume growth in 2022 as demand stagnated amid higher prices. Inflationary pressures drove up the unit price of RTDs in both the on-trade and off-trade in 2022, with both channels suffering as a result. RTDs are already…

Retail volume growth of spirits remained strong in 2022, as consumer demand continued to bounce back in the on-trade following the steep declines caused by closures during the pandemic. Nevertheless, rising inflation has impacted spirits resulting in…

Consumption of wine remains robust in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with strong total volume growth in 2022. Red wine remains a firm favourite among locals as red wines are considered the best accompaniment to traditional meals in Bosnia and Herzegovina.…

The Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure,…

The Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…

Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which…

In 2023, chocolate confectionery is witnessing low and stable retail volume growth, despite the ongoing inflationary pressures in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As seen during past financial crises, affordable treats, such as chocolate confectionery, can…

In 2023, gum saw minimal decline in retail volume terms due to diminishing consumer demand for products in this category. Health and wellness trends and changing consumer preferences are diverting consumers away from gum and towards healthier snack…