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Calcareous building stone market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for calcareous building stone in Bosnia and Herzegovina expanded markedly in 2022, with production rising by over 20% to 159.6 thousand tons. This increase drove the total market volume to 161.9 thousand tons, while the market value surged by 39% to $2.7 million.

Following the peak, the market volume stabilized in 2023 at 157.7 thousand tons before contracting sharply in 2024. Production fell to 118.4 thousand tons, reducing the market volume to 120.1 thousand tons and its value to $2.1 million.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2021-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2021-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production calcareous building stone in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports calcareous building stone from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes varied significantly, with the lowest point in 2018 and the highest in 2020, representing a 3.5-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 1 878 tonnes of foreign calcareous building stone, marking a sharp decline of 43.5% compared to 2020. The peak volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 326 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a growth of 93.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	93.1%	79.8%	(43.5%)	25.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, China, and Croatia were the top destinations for exports in kind. Germany accounted for 38.6% of exports, China for 25.3%, and Croatia for 14.7%. Together, these three countries represented 78.6% of total export flows during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend over the timeframe. Export values fluctuated, with the lowest in 2018 and the highest in 2020, showing a 3.4-fold gap between these years. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported calcareous building stone worth 224.1 thousand US dollars, down by 45.3% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 410.1 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase was seen in 2019 with a rise of 86.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	86.3%	85.1%	(45.3%)	23.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Germany, China, and Croatia were the key partners for exports in value terms. Germany held a 40.4% share of exports, China 26.2%, and Croatia 14.0%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 80.6% of total export flows in this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports calcareous building stone to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Imports of calcareous building stone into Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 3 907 tonnes, which is 37.0% higher than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 43.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 12.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 127 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 21.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.8%)	34.1%	37.0%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia was the main source for imports in kind, accounting for 78.8% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of calcareous building stone into Bosnia and Herzegovina rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports reached 376.0 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 50.1% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 36.9%, translating to an annualized rate of 11.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 216.1 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 21.3%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.3%)	15.9%	50.1%	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2018–2021, imports in value terms were heavily concentrated on Croatia, which represented 78.0% of total flows. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io