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Folding paperboard boxes market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for folding paperboard boxes in Bosnia and Herzegovina expanded significantly between 2018 and 2022. In physical terms, market volume grew from 8 548 t to 15 011 t, while market value increased from 13.9 million USD to 24.0 million USD, indicating a period of heightened demand and production activity.

After reaching its peak in 2022, the market contracted sharply over the next two years. By 2024, market volume had fallen to 5 238 t, and market value declined to 15.0 million USD, marking a substantial reversal from the previous growth trajectory.

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, 2018, 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, 2018, 2021-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018, 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, 2018, 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, 2018, 2021-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2021-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, 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 folding paperboard boxes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of folding paperboard boxes in Bosnia and Herzegovina was valued at 14 283 thousand US dollars, showing broad stability compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production increased by 46.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.5%.

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	13.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 10 711 tonnes of folding paperboard boxes, experiencing little to no change compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 29.4%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports folding paperboard boxes from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 4 186 tonnes of folding paperboard boxes, marking a 6.1% increase from 2020. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 260 tonnes, while the minimum was in 2020 at 3 945 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 7.4%.

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	2.4%	(7.4%)	6.1%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Slovenia, and Serbia were the key partners for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of folding paperboard boxes in kind. Croatia accounted for 47.3% of exports, Slovenia for 14.2%, and Serbia for 13.2%, together making up 74.7% of total export flows.

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

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported folding paperboard boxes worth 8 510 thousand US dollars, representing a 16.7% increase from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 11.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 7 292 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 5.6%.

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	1.3%	(5.6%)	16.7%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2018–2021, Croatia, Slovenia, and Serbia stood out as the main markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of folding paperboard boxes in value terms. Croatia contributed 40.1% of exports, Slovenia 15.4%, and Serbia 14.2%, collectively representing 69.7% of total export flows.

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 folding paperboard boxes to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported approximately 5 807 tonnes of folding paperboard boxes, indicating a 19.1% advance from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 31.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 9.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 6.4%.

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	17.6%	(6.4%)	19.1%	9.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, Italy, Austria, and Serbia remained the key directions for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of folding paperboard boxes in kind. Italy accounted for 25.4% of imports, Austria for 22.1%, and Serbia for 20.0%, together taking 67.5% of total import flows.

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

In 2021, foreign supplies of folding paperboard boxes to Bosnia and Herzegovina were recorded at 17 416 thousand US dollars, showing a significant rise of 21.1% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 48.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 23.9%, while the largest decline was in 2020, at 0.9%.

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	23.9%	(0.9%)	21.1%	14.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Austria, Italy, and Serbia were the primary suppliers of folding paperboard boxes to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Austria accounted for 26.0% of imports, Italy for 24.7%, and Serbia for 14.1%, jointly making up 64.9% of total imports in value terms.

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