Business forms and interleaved carbon sets market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for business forms and interleaved carbon sets in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced significant volatility between 2018 and 2024. Starting at $2.6 million in 2018, the market size contracted sharply to $1.5 million in 2019 and further to $1.2 million in 2020, representing a cumulative decline of over 50% in just two years.

A turnaround began in 2021, with the market expanding by 39% to reach $1.6 million. Growth continued at a moderate pace, rising 15% to $1.9 million in 2023, before stabilizing near that level in 2024 at $1.9 million. The post-2020 recovery restored much of the earlier losses, though the market remained below its 2018 peak.

Production business forms and interleaved carbon sets in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of business forms and interleaved carbon sets rebounded in 2021. The output value reached 1 528 K $ US, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 60.8%. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 34.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.2%. The lowest point occurred in 2020 at 950 K $ US, while the sharpest drop was recorded in 2019 at 45.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. From 2018 to 2020, production swung dramatically, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 4.3 times. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 783 tonnes of business forms and interleaved carbon sets, a sharp rise of 169.4% compared to the previous year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 290 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 68.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports business forms and interleaved carbon sets from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, kg

The market displayed an unstable trend over the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a 197-fold difference between these years. In 2021, cross-border shipments of business forms and interleaved carbon sets from Bosnia and Herzegovina totalled 6 666 kg, up by 19,617.0% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 34 kg, and the largest decline also occurred in 2020 at 98.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Czechia and Albania remained the primary markets for exports in kind, jointly accounting for 84.8% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a 181-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exports of business forms and interleaved carbon sets from Bosnia and Herzegovina totalled 21.1 K $ US, a dramatic year-on-year increase of 17,988.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 0.1 K $ US, and the largest decline also occurred in 2020 at 96.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the partner structure for exports in value terms was dominated by Czechia, which accounted for 75.6% of total flows, while other markets played a less significant role.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021

Imports business forms and interleaved carbon sets to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of foreign business forms and interleaved carbon sets into Bosnia and Herzegovina declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 30 980 kg, showing a steep year-on-year drop of 37.1%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 62.2%, equating to an annualized rate of -27.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 87 416 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 43.6%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 6.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, kg

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia and Serbia consistently accounted for 83.7% of total imports in kind, indicating a high degree of market concentration alongside a long tail of smaller partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of business forms and interleaved carbon sets into Bosnia and Herzegovina declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 125.1 K $ US, down by 43.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 57.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -24.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia (53.4% of imports in value terms), Czechia (23.3%), and Serbia (17.3%) accounted for the largest share of imports in value terms, together comprising 94.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021