Coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The import volume of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base into Bosnia and Herzegovina fluctuated between 2018 and 2025. After remaining relatively stable around 6 160–6 190 thousand US dollars from 2018 to 2020, imports surged to 7 875 thousand dollars in 2021. This was followed by a dip to 7 390 thousand in 2022, then a new peak of 8 582 thousand in 2023, before easing to 8 410 thousand in 2024 and 8 219 thousand in 2025.

Domestic production played a minimal role in the market, with output values between 3 and 6 thousand dollars annually from 2021 to 2024. Consequently, the market size — largely driven by imports — mirrored import trends: it reached 7 769 thousand dollars in 2021, fell to 7 062 thousand in 2022, jumped to 8 409 thousand in 2023, and declined slightly to 8 094 thousand in 2024.

Over the full period, the market demonstrated volatility with two distinct upward movements — in 2021 and 2023 — separated by a temporary contraction. The overall import level in 2025 remained above the pre‑2021 baseline, indicating sustained higher demand compared to the 2018–2020 period.

Production coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, $ US

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

Exports coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. In 2019, exports reached their peak at 8.5 t, but then dropped sharply to a minimum of 4.2 t in 2020, representing a 2-fold difference between these years. The largest decline occurred in 2020, falling by 50.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, rising by 75.5%. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 5.5 t of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base, marking a significant 31.5% increase compared to 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Croatia, and Montenegro were the top destinations for exports in kind. Serbia accounted for 31.9% of exports, Croatia for 30.3%, and Montenegro for 12.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 74.3% 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

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, with a 2.9-fold increase over this period. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, dropping by 39.0%. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base stood at 112 000 US dollars, representing a substantial 119.5% year-over-year rise.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the main buyers of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base from Bosnia and Herzegovina were Austria, Serbia, and Croatia. Austria accounted for 27.8% of exports in value terms, Serbia for 27.6%, and Croatia for 19.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 74.6% of total exports in value terms.

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 coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported a total of value_last_year t of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base, up by 21.8% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 478.5 t, with the largest decline that year at 6.3%. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 16.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.1%.

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

During the 2018–2021 period, Slovenia, Greece, and Germany were notable suppliers of coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Slovenia accounted for 16.7% of imports in kind, Greece for 12.1%, and Germany for 11.4%. However, their combined share reached only 40.3% of total imports in kind, indicating a diverse supplier base.

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 coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base to Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 7 875 000 US dollars, marking a steep 27.6% year-over-year gain. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 6 164 000 US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 0.4%. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 27.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, coated abrasives on textile, paper or other base were supplied to Bosnia and Herzegovina from a broad set of markets. Slovenia accounted for 17.2% of imports in value terms, Germany for 13.4%, and Greece for 10.3%. Together, these three countries comprised only 40.9% of total imports in value terms, while many smaller destinations formed the remaining 59.1%.

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