Cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for corrugated paperboard cartons and boxes in Bosnia and Herzegovina contracted to 33 450 metric tons in 2019, then entered a phase of gradual recovery through 2022, reaching 36 104 metric tons.

After a period of stabilization around 35 855 metric tons in 2023, the market expanded significantly to 39 363 metric tons in 2024. In value terms, the market peaked at $57.1 million in 2022 before moderating to $53.7 million in 2024, reflecting notable price fluctuations alongside volume changes.

Domestic production mirrored this trajectory, falling in 2019 but growing steadily thereafter to 24 885 metric tons in 2024, while import volumes generally decreased after 2021.

Production corrugated or paperboard cartons, boxes and cases in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of cartons, boxes, and cases made from corrugated paper or paperboard in Bosnia and Herzegovina has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 28 876 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp rise of 27.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 9.3%, which translates to an average annual increase of 3.0%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 21 089 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 20.2% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Production of cartons, boxes, and cases made from corrugated paper or paperboard in Bosnia and Herzegovina has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output amounted to 17 749 tonnes, showing little change from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 17.1%, averaging an annual decline of 6.1%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 17 538 tonnes, with the largest drop of 18.1% also in 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 0.9% rise.

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

Exports corrugated or paperboard cartons, boxes and cases from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, exports of cartons, boxes, and cases made from corrugated paper or paperboard from Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled 892 tonnes, reflecting a 30.4% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 684 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 932 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 26.6% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Slovenia, and Serbia were the key partners for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of cartons, boxes, and cases made from corrugated paper or paperboard. Croatia accounted for 22.8% of exports in kind, Slovenia for 20.7%, and Serbia for 14.0%. Together, these three countries represented 57.6% of total export flows.

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

After two years of decline, exports of cartons, boxes, and cases made from corrugated paper or paperboard from Bosnia and Herzegovina increased in 2021. Exports reached 1 342 thousand US dollars, showing a significant rise of 52.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 13.9%, averaging an annual increase of 4.4%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2020 at 882 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 24.6% also in that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Croatia, and Slovenia were the primary buyers of cartons, boxes, and cases made from corrugated paper or paperboard from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Germany accounted for 19.2% of exports, Croatia for 18.6%, and Slovenia for 18.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 56.3% of total export value.

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 corrugated or paperboard cartons, boxes and cases to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Imports of cartons, boxes, and cases made from corrugated paper or paperboard into Bosnia and Herzegovina have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 18 555 tonnes, representing a 6.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 9.5%, averaging an annual growth of 3.1%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 844 tonnes, with the largest decline of 0.6% also in that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Serbia, and Italy were the leading suppliers of cartons, boxes, and cases made from corrugated paper or paperboard to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind. Croatia accounted for 43.6% of imports, Serbia for 25.5%, and Italy for 11.1%. Together, these three countries represented 80.1% of total import volumes.

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 cartons, boxes, and cases made from corrugated paper or paperboard into Bosnia and Herzegovina have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 24 177 thousand US dollars, showing a strong gain of 21.7% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 12.6%, averaging an annual increase of 4.0%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 19 537 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 9.0% also in that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Serbia, and Italy consistently held leading positions in the country structure of imports in value terms for cartons, boxes, and cases made from corrugated paper or paperboard into Bosnia and Herzegovina. Croatia accounted for 37.0% of imports, Serbia for 20.6%, and Italy for 12.6%. Collectively, these three countries made up 70.1% of total import 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