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Insulated wire and optical fibre cables 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

Exports of insulated wire and optical fibre cables from Bosnia and Herzegovina rose consistently from 35 123 t in 2018 to 60 204 t in 2024, driving overall production growth over the same period. Production volume increased by nearly 22% between 2021 and 2024, reaching 65 002 t.

The domestic market volume expanded sharply in 2022 to 16 930 t, up from 13 198 t in 2021, then remained stable around 16 700 t in the following two years. Imports fluctuated moderately, averaging around 11 000 t annually from 2018 to 2024.

In monetary terms, the market value grew from $76.9 million in 2021 to $117.5 million in 2024, indicating higher average prices or a product mix shift toward more valuable cables.

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, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2021-2024, M $ 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, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, M $ 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, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 insulated wire and optical fibre cables in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports insulated wire and optical fibre cables from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of insulated wire and optical fibre cables have grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 50 251 tonnes, marking a 14.9% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 43.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.7%.

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	14.5%	8.7%	14.9%	12.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Austria, Croatia, and Lithuania were the key destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports in volume terms. Austria accounted for 43.8% of exports, Croatia for 7.8%, and Lithuania for 7.5%. Together, these three countries made up 59.2% of the 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, M $ US

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported insulated wire and optical fibre cables worth 286.7 million US dollars, a significant 55.7% jump from the year before. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 53.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 184.2 million US dollars, which saw a decline of 2.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	(2.4%)	55.7%	15.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia emerged as the top markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports in value terms. Austria held a 37.9% share, Slovenia 13.8%, and Croatia 9.7%. Combined, these three countries represented 61.3% of the total export value.

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 insulated wire and optical fibre cables to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of insulated wire and optical fibre cables have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 10 000 tonnes, down by 2.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 6.8%, translating to an average annual decline of 2.3%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 11 092 tonnes, which saw a 2.6% increase, while the largest drop occurred in 2020 with a 7.0% decrease.

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	2.6%	(7.0%)	(2.4%)	(2.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia were the main sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports in volume terms. Croatia contributed 19.8% of imports, Serbia 18.3%, and Slovenia 15.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 54.0% of the 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, M $ US

After two years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of insulated wire and optical fibre cables rebounded in value. In 2021, imports reached 91.6 million US dollars, up by 28.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value increased by 2.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 71.6 million US dollars, which experienced a 13.9% decline.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.8%)	(13.9%)	28.0%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Slovenia, Austria, and Croatia were the primary sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports in value terms. Slovenia made up 31.0% of imports, Austria 13.8%, and Croatia 12.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 56.9% of the total import value.

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