Mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market for mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced notable fluctuations in physical volume between 2021 and 2024. After a decline to 56 t in 2022, consumption surged by over 60% to 90.9 t in 2023, before moderating to 76.6 t in 2024. In value terms, however, the market showed consistent growth, rising from $242 500 in 2021 to $358 000 in 2024, suggesting an increase in average product prices or a shift toward higher-value items within the category.

Trade flows played a significant role in market dynamics throughout the period. Import volumes varied substantially, from a low of 52.8 t in 2022 to a high of 114.9 t in 2025, while exports also fluctuated, affecting domestic availability. Domestic production, recorded from 2021, increased from 64 t to 85 t in 2023 but then fell sharply to 31 t in 2024, contributing to the market's volatility in physical terms.

The divergence between stable value growth and volatile volume figures points to underlying changes in the market structure. The steady rise in market value, even when volume dipped, indicates that factors such as product mix, quality, or input costs were evolving, leading to a more valuable market overall by the end of the period.

Production mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

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

Exports mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, kg

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 75 272 kg of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes, marking a slight year-over-year decline of 5.0%. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 32.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 53 788 kg, which saw the largest decline of 5.3%. In contrast, exports peaked in 2020 at 79 202 kg, with the largest increase of 47.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovenia and Croatia were the dominant partners for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes in kind, while other countries accounted for the remaining share.

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

Foreign supplies of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes from Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 262.8 K $ US, showing a modest year-over-year rise of 9.0%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 59.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 16.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 146.0 K $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 11.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 65.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country structure of exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Croatia and Slovenia together accounting for 82.2% of total flows, while other partners made up the remainder.

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 mattocks, picks, hoes and rakes to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, kg

After two years of growth, cross-border shipments of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes to Bosnia and Herzegovina declined. In 2021, imports totaled 72 835 kg, representing a 6.7% decrease compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 31.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 78 051 kg, which saw the largest increase of 23.6%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, China, Serbia, and Slovenia were the main sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes in kind. China accounted for 40.3% of imports, Serbia for 28.5%, and Slovenia for 16.6%, together representing 85.4% of total flows.

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

Cross-border shipments of mattocks, picks, hoes, and rakes to Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 234.3 K $ US, indicating a gradual gain of 7.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 23%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 173.7 K $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 8.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2020 at 25.6%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, China, Slovenia, and Serbia formed the core group of markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports in value terms. China accounted for 37.6% of imports, Slovenia for 24.1%, and Serbia for 17.8%, together representing 79.4% of total 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