Buckwheat production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In 2024 Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 668 t of buckwheat, the 14th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%. The record was 1,350 t in 2018. Area harvested: 359 ha, yield 1.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 668 t
- World rank
- 14 of 18
- 10-year change
- −28%
- Record
- 1,350 t
- 2018
Buckwheat in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2010–2024 (tonnes)
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.05% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.9
- world 1.0 (+86%)
- kg per person
- 0.21
- world 0.24
- 10-year change
- −28%
- world +2.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | South Korea | 1,658 | 0.08% |
| 13 | Bhutan | 1,019 | 0.05% |
| 14 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 668 | 0.03% |
| 15 | South Africa | 224 | 0.01% |
| 16 | Uzbekistan | 140 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of buckwheat
Share of the world total; Bosnia and Herzegovina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 668 | −11% | 359 | 1.86 |
| 2023 | 747 | −36% | 498 | 1.50 |
| 2022 | 1,162 | +19% | 501 | 2.32 |
| 2021 | 976 | −25% | 836 | 1.17 |
| 2020 | 1,301 | +91% | 833 | 1.56 |
| 2019 | 681 | −50% | 1,368 | 0.50 |
| 2018 | 1,350 | +14% | 1,920 | 0.70 |
| 2017 | 1,187 | +5.0% | 1,134 | 1.05 |
| 2016 | 1,130 | +8.5% | 1,056 | 1.07 |
| 2015 | 1,041 | +12% | 897 | 1.16 |
| 2014 | 926 | −5.2% | 705 | 1.31 |
| 2013 | 977 | +46% | 633 | 1.54 |
| 2012 | 669 | −28% | 564 | 1.19 |
| 2011 | 926 | +13% | 584 | 1.59 |
| 2010 | 816 | — | 553 | 1.48 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 307 t USD 149,000
- Importer rank
- 33 of 97
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of buckwheat in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 668 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank in the world for production of buckwheat?
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 14th of 18 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 49.7% of the world total.
How has the production of buckwheat in Bosnia and Herzegovina changed?
It fell by 28% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.6% for the world. The record was 1,350 t in 2018.
What is the yield of buckwheat in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
1.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (668 t from 359 ha), against a world average of 1.0 t/ha.
Does Bosnia and Herzegovina export or import buckwheat?
In 2024 Bosnia and Herzegovina reported no exports and imports of 307 t (USD 149,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.