Earlier Report Observations
The market for gymnastics, athletics, and outdoor games equipment in Bosnia and Herzegovina expanded significantly from 6.7 million US dollars in 2019 to 12.6 million in 2022. This growth was supported by state-backed sports promotion, including the country's participation in the European Youth Olympic Festival in 2019, which raised visibility and interest in athletics, judo, cycling, tennis, and swimming. Later, in 2022, the Olympic Committee's active organization of the European Week of Sports, endorsed by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, further stimulated consumer engagement and demand for sports gear.
After peaking in 2022, the market contracted to 9.3 million dollars in 2023 before rebounding to 12.9 million in 2024. Research during 2023 highlighted evolving consumer patterns, such as gender differences in physical activity among university students and a focus on handgrip strength in artistic gymnastics, pointing toward specialized equipment needs. Ongoing sports development projects and institutional efforts continued to influence market dynamics indirectly during this period of fluctuation.
Over the full period from 2019 to 2024, the market demonstrated strong overall growth, nearly doubling in value. The consistent involvement of the Olympic Committee and sports federations, including projects on club governance and athlete career development, provided a stable foundation for demand. In 2025, the country's Olympic team participation in athletics, judo, and swimming continued to receive governmental support, reflecting ongoing institutional commitment to sports promotion.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In value
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2024
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2024
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4.1.1. In value
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 5.1.1. In value, 2019-2024, K $ US
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5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
- 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production sports and outdoor games equipment in Bosnia and Herzegovina
In value, 2018-2021, K $ US
For the second year in a row, Bosnia and Herzegovina has seen growth in the production of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis gear, swimming pools, and paddling pools. In 2021, the output was valued at 12 997 thousand US dollars, marking a 6.5% year-over-year increase. From 2019 to 2021, production surged by 60.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 17.2%.
Annual dynamics of production in Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | 51.1% | 6.5% | - |
Exports sports and outdoor games equipment from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Exports in kind, t
Exports of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, such as table tennis equipment, swimming pools, and paddling pools, from Bosnia and Herzegovina have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 3 000 tonnes, showing a significant 19.9% jump compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 94%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.7%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 10.6% | 46.2% | 19.9% | 24.7% |
From 2018 to 2021, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and the United Kingdom were the key partners for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis gear, swimming pools, and paddling pools. The Netherlands accounted for 24.8% of exports in kind, Slovenia for 19.2%, and the United Kingdom for 13.0%, together making up 57.0% 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
Cross-border shipments of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis equipment, swimming pools, and paddling pools, from Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports hit 18 558 thousand US dollars, up 28.8% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 38%, averaging an 11.3% annual growth rate. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 13 362 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 0.6%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (0.6%) | 7.9% | 28.8% | 11.3% |
From 2018 to 2021, Austria, Slovenia, and the Netherlands were the primary buyers of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, such as table tennis gear, swimming pools, and paddling pools, from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Austria led with 32.9% of exports, followed by Slovenia at 16.5%, and the Netherlands at 16.0%, collectively accounting for 65.4% 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 sports and outdoor games equipment to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Imports in kind, t
In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported a total of value_last_year tonnes of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis equipment, swimming pools, and paddling pools, up 24.7% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 30.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 9.6%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 15.6% | (9.6%) | 24.7% | 9.3% |
Between 2018 and 2021, China dominated the partner structure for imports in kind of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis gear, swimming pools, and paddling pools, holding a 72.0% share of total flows, while other markets had relatively modest shares.
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
In 2021, cross-border shipments of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, such as table tennis equipment, swimming pools, and paddling pools, to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at 14 113 thousand US dollars, a 47.7% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 48.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 20.1%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 26.1% | (20.1%) | 47.7% | 14.2% |
From 2018 to 2021, China, Austria, and Slovenia consistently remained the main sources for imports in value terms of gymnastics, athletics, sports and outdoor games equipment, including table tennis gear, swimming pools, and paddling pools, into Bosnia and Herzegovina. China accounted for 56.9% of imports, Austria for 5.5%, and Slovenia for 4.9%, together making up 67.3% 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
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