Positive sales continue, with value supported by high prices and volume meeting baseline demand
Categories across staple foods are generally seeing a similar performance in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025, due to the essential nature of these products. While price-sensitive behaviours are noted among consumers, baseline demand is generally supporting low-positive volume growth, despite still-high prices which are boosting value growth.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Staple Foods industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Staple Foods in Bosnia and Herzegovina report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Staple Foods in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Staple Foods?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Staple Foods in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Positive sales continue, with value supported by high prices and volume meeting baseline demand
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Essential nature of products in staple foods supports ongoing demand
Health and wellness trends continue to influence product innovations and purchasing behaviours
Various sustainability trends noted in staple foods
Ongoing positive sales supported by baseline demand and elevated prices
A dual focus on health and wellness and cost efficiency expected
Costs remain under pressure and government price controls remain
Artisanal producers lead staple foods, thanks to cultural relevance of fresh bread and pastries
Zlatiborac shows strongest growth thanks to premium processed meat and innovative packaging solutions
Small local grocers remains the leading channel, albeit with supermarkets in hot pursuit
Retail e-commerce sees strong growth from a low base
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
Baked Goods in Bosnia and Herzegovina
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Bakes goods sees stable value growth due to inflated prices, while volume remains low
Price control measures squeeze profit margins on baked goods
Unpackaged pastries benefit from traditional, cultural relevance
Stable growth for baked goods thanks to baseline demand and frequent new product launches to sustain consumer interest
Health and wellness trends will influence new product developments
Sustainability trends gain momentum as waste reduction and energy efficiency drive change
Artisanal continues to dominate unpackaged products and overall lead
Gusto E Sapore sees strongest growth thanks to steady gains in packaged cakes
Specialists continue to lead distribution of baked goods, due to widespread availability and popularity of local bakeries
Retail e-commerce continues overall growth trend from a low base
Breakfast Cereals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Positive sales continue, with low and stable volume and high prices supporting value growth
Baseline demand continues despite high prices, with health and wellness trends playing a part
Hot cereals benefits from wholesome image and convenience
Ongoing positive sales supported by healthy options in breakfast cereals alongside high prices
Health and wellness trends will be key in new product developments
Sustainability gains importance as packaging policies lead the way
Nestlé maintains leadership thanks to strong brand image, robust distribution network, and health and wellness innovations
Viola brand benefits from focus on healthy muesli and granola
Small local grocers remains the leading channel, with supermarkets in hot pursuit
Retail e-commerce continues overall growth trend from a low base
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Bosnia and Herzegovina
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Baseline demand maintains low volume growth, while high prices support value growth
Processed options benefit from being more affordable than fresh alternatives
Frozen processed fruit and vegetables align with healthy eating trends
Ongoing positive sales supported by baseline demand and high prices
Health and wellness trends will support sales and inspire new product innovations
Online expansion and sustainable packaging initiatives are supporting developments in processed fruit and vegetables
Ledo maintains lead thanks to strong positioning in frozen fruit
McCain Foods benefits from its strength in frozen processed potatoes
Small local grocers remains the leading channel, with supermarkets a close second
Retail e-commerce continues overall growth trend from a low base
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Bosnia and Herzegovina
KEY DATA FINDINGS
A fairly stable performance with baseline demand supporting low volume and high prices supporting stronger value growth
Value growth supported by inflation pushing up the price of meat
Frozen processed seafood benefits from affordability and convenience
Positive sales will continue, with convenience expected to remain a key sales driver
Health and wellness trends inspire high-protein options
Potential for prices to stabilise over the forecast period
Akova Group maintains lead thanks to wide portfolio and strong distribution
Zlatiborac benefits from an expanded presence, strong innovation, and a focus on sustainability
Small local grocers remains the leading channel, with supermarkets a close second
Retail e-commerce continues overall growth trend from a low base
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Bosnia and Herzegovina
KEY DATA FINDINGS
A stable performance due to baseline demand and high prices
Baseline demand supported by relative affordability and versatility of rice, pasta and noodles
Chilled pasta benefits from fresh and high-quality image
Ongoing positive sales thanks to essential nature of products
Health trends will inspire ongoing new product developments
Price control efforts aim to stabilise costs
Barilla maintains lead thanks to success in pasta
Malisic shows strong growth in rice thanks to offering a variety of rice types with Malpak
Supermarkets take over from small local grocers as the leading distribution channel
Retail e-commerce continues overall growth trend from a low base
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Staple Foods
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- Packaged Flat Bread
- Unpackaged Flat Bread
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- Packaged Leavened Bread
- Unpackaged Leavened Bread
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- Packaged Cakes
- Unpackaged Cakes
- Dessert Mixes
- Frozen Baked Goods
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- Packaged Pastries
- Unpackaged Pastries
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- Sweet Pies and Tarts
- Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
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- Hot Cereals
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- Children's Breakfast Cereals
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- Flakes
- Muesli and Granola
- Other RTE Cereals
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- Shelf Stable Beans
- Shelf Stable Fruit
- Shelf Stable Tomatoes
- Shelf Stable Vegetables
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- Frozen Fruit
- Frozen Processed Potatoes
- Frozen Processed Vegetables
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
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- Chilled Noodles
- Frozen Noodles
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- Instant Noodle Cups
- Instant Noodle Pouches
- Plain Noodles
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- Chilled Pasta
- Dried Pasta
- Rice
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Staple Foods
NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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