Pellet prices in Croatia and Bosnia are increasing sharply before the heating season has even begun, placing additional pressure on household budgets.
Prices in Croatia have risen by between 30% and 40% compared with last year, while consumers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are already paying as much as 900 convertible marks per metric ton at some retailers.
Producers have warned that another price increase could follow before the end of the year, although it is expected to be smaller than the increases recorded so far.
Pellet Prices in Croatia Jump by Up to 40%
A 15-kilogram bag of pellets in Croatia currently costs an average of approximately €6, equivalent to about 12 convertible marks. Prices at some retailers are considerably higher.
Consumers who purchased their heating supplies earlier paid less. A bag that cost approximately €5.50 in May is now being sold for around €7.50, according to customer reports.
Ivić Pašalić, president of the Croatian Employers’ Association’s Wood and Paper Industry Association, confirmed that average pellet prices have risen by 30% to 40% over the past year.
He said another price adjustment is possible before the end of 2026, but it should be significantly smaller than the increases already recorded.
Producers have attributed the higher prices to rising transportation, labor and electricity costs, as well as more expensive wood raw materials.
Croatian Forests, however, maintains that it supplies raw materials under competitive and commercially acceptable conditions.
Bosnia Limits Pellet Retail Margins
The government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has introduced direct price controls by setting maximum wholesale and retail profit margins for pellets.
The measure was adopted following a proposal from the Federal Ministry of Trade and applies throughout the Federation.
A ministry price review dated September 8 listed ENplus A1-grade pellets at 750 convertible marks per metric ton from one registered producer.
However, some retailers in Bosnia and Herzegovina are already offering pellets for as much as 900 marks per metric ton. Producers have also warned about limited availability of wood raw materials.
The rising pellet prices in Croatia and Bosnia mean households that have not yet purchased their winter heating supplies could face even higher bills in the coming months.
