This report provides information on the food and agricultural product import requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Important points of contact for U.S. food exporters are listed in the appendices. Sections updated in June 2024: Executive Summary; Section I. Food Laws; Section VII. Other Specific Standards; Section VIII. Geographical Indicators, Trademarks, Brand Names, and Intellectual Property Rights; and Section X. Trade Facilitation.
This report provides guidance and lists and describes certificates/documents that must accompany food and agricultural products exported to Bosnia and Herzegovina as required by pertaining regulations. Report last updated: June 2024.
FAS/Sofia expects growth in Bulgarian poultry production in 2024, driven by declining feed/production costs and improving competitiveness, as well as by continued growth in consumer incomes, travel, and tourism. Expanding demand is already leading to higher poultry meat output in the first months of 2024. High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks began to hit the industry in the fall of 2023 but only one broiler farm has been affected, while the impact on layer and duck farms has been much more significant. Consumption of poultry meat in the country reached a new record in 2023, driven by improving incomes, and a significant rebound in the food service industry. Demand recovered faster than domestic supply and was met by double digit percentage growth in imports.
Red Sea shipping remains unstable, with attacks on ships transiting this crucial maritime corridor surging recently. This has led to unpredictable shipping schedules, caused freight costs to almost triple, and transit times to more than double. Despite these challenges, key Ethiopian agricultural exports such as coffee, sesame seeds, and kidney beans, as well as imports like wheat, rice, and vegetable oil, have grown.
Mr. Vernet Joseph, a former senior-level official with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of the Environment, was appointed on June 13, 2024, as head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development in Haiti. His priorities during his mandate include reclaiming abandoned farmland, repairing defective irrigation systems, and enhancing fishing activities to reduce food imports. Minister Joseph succeeded Mr. Bredy Charlot in this role.
Kochi's young, educated, and well-traveled population offers promising opportunities for U.S. exporters. An inclination towards health-conscious choices is driving demand for nutritious and fresh fruits, along with healthy snacks and seeds. Moreover, there is a market for premium products. During festival seasons, Kochi's rich gifting culture provides a special window for exporters to showcase their products. Understanding these dynamics and leveraging them effectively will be crucial for U.S. exporters aiming to establish a foothold in this market.
India's total alcoholic beverage sector is the world's third largest, with yearly sales of $44 billion according to Euromonitor. Despite India's high import tariff structure, lack of uniformity in state excise rates, state specific regulations, and limited opportunities for the marketing of alcoholic beverages, the sector continues to witness significant growth that is set to expand to $55 billion by 2027. India offers strong growth prospects in the alcoholic drinks sector over the next five years driven by an expanding, young, middle-class, and a burgeoning premiumization trend. In addition, the current low per capita consumption creates significant room for growth. India's imports of alcoholic beverages in 2023 reached $1 billion, a 74 percent year-on-year increase dominated by distilled spirits with 56 percent market share, with U.S. origin exports up by 32 percent to $20.5 million.
The government of Morocco has issued a new code of procedures for the importation of animal meal, which previously had no established framework. This regulation now permits the use of animal meal in dog and cat food, opening opportunities for broader applications of rendered products in other animal feeds.
Despite record production and ample stocks, the Philippines is forecast to import a record volume of rice. Large imports are spurred in part by high domestic prices and the recent government decision to reduce tariffs from 35 to 15 percent. With lower corn production due to the Fall Army Worm issues, imports of both corn and wheat are also expected to rise to meet growing feed demand.
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