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Hand spades and shovels 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

Between 2018 and 2025, imports of hand spades and shovels into Bosnia and Herzegovina fluctuated, peaking at 133.6 tons in 2025, while exports remained minimal, never exceeding 8.7 tons annually.

From 2021 onward, domestic production grew steadily from 17.2 tons to 67.6 tons in 2024. This rise in output supported a marked expansion of the total market volume, which increased from 77.7 tons in 2021 to 148.7 tons in 2024, with a particularly sharp jump in the final year.

In value terms, the market also trended upward, reaching 479.9 thousand US dollars in 2024, despite a minor dip in 2022. The overall growth reflects both higher physical volumes and shifts in the market's value composition.

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, 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, 2021-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 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, 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, 2021-2024, kg
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2021-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, kg
  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 hand spades and shovels in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports hand spades and shovels from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, kg

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of hand spades and shovels have grown for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports reached 3 916 kg, marking a 5.6% increase from the previous year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 350 kg, which saw the largest decline of 14.6%. In contrast, the biggest increase occurred in 2020, with a 10.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.6%)	10.7%	5.6%	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia and Montenegro were the primary markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's hand spades and shovels exports in kind, while other countries played a smaller role individually.

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

The value of hand spades and shovels exported from Bosnia and Herzegovina has risen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports hit 14.4 K $ US, up 15.5% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 6.7%, averaging a 2.3% annual decrease. The lowest value was in 2019 at 12.2 K $ US, which experienced the largest drop of 20.7%.

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	(20.7%)	1.9%	15.5%	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro were the key destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's hand spades and shovels exports in value terms. Croatia accounted for 68.1% of exports, Slovenia for 10.1%, and Montenegro for 10.0%, together making up 88.3% 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 hand spades and shovels to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of hand spades and shovels into Bosnia and Herzegovina have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 64 451 kg, a significant 14.6% drop from 2020. The highest volume was in 2019 at 86 633 kg, which saw the largest increase of 36.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	36.2%	(12.9%)	(14.6%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Serbia, and Slovenia were consistently the main sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's hand spades and shovels imports in kind. China contributed 30.5%, Serbia 28.7%, and Slovenia 26.5%, collectively representing 85.7% 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

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of hand spades and shovels in value terms totaled 223.3 K $ US in 2021, showing a strong 13.7% increase from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 5.6%, with an average annual rate of 1.8%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 196.4 K $ US, which had the largest decline of 13.7%, while the highest was in 2019 at 227.4 K $ US.

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	7.6%	(13.7%)	13.7%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Slovenia, China, and Serbia were the leading sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's hand spades and shovels imports in value terms. Slovenia made up 35.8%, China 27.2%, and Serbia 17.7%, together accounting for 80.7% of total import flows.

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