Desktop computers market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for desktop computers in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced significant volatility in volume between 2018 and 2024. After starting at 70 302 units in 2018, the market contracted for two consecutive years, dropping sharply to 39 554 units by 2020. This was followed by a partial recovery to over 50 000 units in 2021, but the market then fell again to a low of 34 366 units in 2022 before climbing to 47 170 units in 2023 and settling at 43 544 units in 2024.

Despite the fluctuating physical volume, the market's value in U.S. dollars showed a different pattern, particularly in 2020 when it reached its peak of 5.4 million despite the lowest unit sales. This divergence suggests changes in the average price per unit or shifts in the product mix within the market over the period. The overall trend points to a market that underwent substantial transformation in both size and economic value across the seven-year span.

Production desktop computers in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of desktop computers in Bosnia and Herzegovina was valued at 3,429 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 28.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 33.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 0.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 8,134 units of desktop computers, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 7.4%. Between 2018 and 2021, overall production decreased by 5.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.8%. The minimum production level was recorded in 2020 at 7,573 units, while the peak was in 2019 with 9,110 units. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 16.9%.

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

Exports desktop computers from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, unit

Export volumes of desktop computers from Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced notable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was in 2018, and volumes climbed to their highest in 2020, representing a 4.7-fold increase between these years. In 2021, exports totaled 4,765 units, a sharp drop of 39.7% from 2020. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 7,907 units, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 249.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia and Germany together accounted for 82.3% of total exports in kind of desktop computers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the remaining flows distributed across other markets.

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

Exports of desktop computers from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 189 thousand US dollars, a moderate rise of 9.6% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 18.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.7%. The minimum value was in 2019 at 147 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 7.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020 at 17.0%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, the key partners for exports in value terms were Croatia, accounting for 61.0% of exports, Rwanda at 15.0%, and Equatorial Guinea at 5.6%. Together, these three countries represented 81.7% of total export flows.

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 desktop computers to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, unit

After two years of decline, imports of desktop computers into Bosnia and Herzegovina increased in 2021, totaling 46,847 units, a robust rise of 17.4% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 26.1%, with a compound annual decline of 9.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 39,888 units, and the largest decline also occurred that year at 33.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, China, and the United States were the main sources for imports in kind of desktop computers to Bosnia and Herzegovina, accounting for 36.3%, 29.5%, and 7.9% of imports, respectively. Together, they absorbed 73.7% of total imports.

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

The import market for desktop computers in Bosnia and Herzegovina showed volatility over the observed period. The minimum value was in 2018, and volumes peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.2 times. In 2021, imports totaled 1,607 thousand US dollars, a sudden reduction of 43.9% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at 2,863 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 101.2%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, the leading destinations for imports in value terms of desktop computers to Bosnia and Herzegovina were China, accounting for 31.8% of imports, Sweden at 14.4%, and Germany at 11.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 58.0% 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