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Iron or steel wool and scourers 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

Import volumes of iron or steel wool and scourers into Bosnia and Herzegovina declined from 92 t in 2018 to 82 t in 2020, before recovering and growing to a peak of 123 t in 2023. After a modest dip to 103 t in 2024, imports surged to 174 t in 2025, marking the highest level in the observed period.

The domestic market size in physical terms expanded from 120 t in 2021 to 149 t in 2023, followed by a contraction to 122 t in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, peaking at $930 thousand in 2023, indicating shifts in product mix or pricing.

Local production remained relatively contained, fluctuating between 31 t and 42 t from 2021 to 2024, while exports were minor and stable, averaging around 10 t annually throughout 2018-2025.

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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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 iron or steel wool and scourers 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 iron or steel wool and scourers from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, kg

After two years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of iron or steel wool and scourers saw a modest increase in 2021. The country exported 8 916 kg that year, representing a 3.5% rise compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 23.7%, which translates to an annualized decline of 8.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 8 617 kg, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019 with a 23.9% decrease.

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	(23.9%)	(3.1%)	3.5%	(8.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Montenegro were the leading destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of iron or steel wool and scourers in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 46.1% of exports, North Macedonia for 25.7%, and Montenegro for 16.1%. Together, these three countries represented 88.0% of total export flows during this period.

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's exports of iron or steel wool and scourers in value terms remained stable at 124.0 K $ US, showing no change from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 106.0 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 26.7%. In contrast, 2020 experienced the biggest increase at 17.2%.

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	(26.7%)	17.2%	(0.3%)	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Montenegro formed the core group of markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of iron or steel wool and scourers in value terms. Serbia held 45.5% of exports, North Macedonia 26.1%, and Montenegro 19.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 91.1% of total export value 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 iron or steel wool and scourers to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, kg

Following a two-year decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of iron or steel wool and scourers in volume terms increased in 2021. The country imported 87 403 kg that year, marking a moderate 6.5% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 5%, with a CAGR of -1.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 82 044 kg, which also saw the largest decline of 10.4%.

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	(0.5%)	(10.4%)	6.5%	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China, Austria, and Indonesia were the principal sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of iron or steel wool and scourers in volume terms. China dominated with 68.9% of imports, while Austria and Indonesia each accounted for 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented 84.5% 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

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of iron or steel wool and scourers in value terms increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. The country imported 512.7 K $ US that year, reflecting a moderate gain of 9.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 14.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.6%.

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	1.7%	2.5%	9.7%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018-2021 period, China, Indonesia, and Austria remained the principal suppliers of iron or steel wool and scourers to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. China accounted for 56.1% of imports, Indonesia for 13.9%, and Austria for 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented 78.9% of 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