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Motor vehicle lighting 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

The market volume for motor vehicle lighting in Bosnia and Herzegovina grew consistently from 241.9 t in 2021 to 274.5 t in 2024, with market value rising from 3 876 thousand US dollars to 5 629 thousand US dollars. This expansion was influenced by the growing interest in electric vehicles, which spurred demand for advanced lighting technologies such as LED and smart systems tailored for EVs.

Domestic production increased in both volume and value over the period, from 1.5 t worth 258 thousand US dollars in 2021 to 2.0 t worth 752 thousand US dollars in 2024. Imports remained the dominant supply source, fluctuating between 269.6 t and 310.8 t from 2022 to 2025, while exports declined from 38.8 t in 2021 to 14.7 t in 2025.

The rise in market size coincided with global shifts toward electric mobility, which elevated demand for energy-efficient and intelligent vehicle lighting components.

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 motor vehicle lighting 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 motor vehicle lighting from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, showing a 4.7-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 38.8 tonnes of motor vehicle lighting, representing a 6.6% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 44.6 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a 6.8% drop, while the largest increase was observed in 2019 with a substantial 366.2% rise.

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	366.2%	(6.8%)	(6.6%)	59.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the export structure in kind was heavily concentrated on Mauritania, which accounted for 81.5% of total flows. Other markets played a relatively minor role 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

Motor vehicle lighting exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 185 000 US dollars, marking a dramatic year-on-year gain of 110.7%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 412.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 72.4%.

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	18.0%	106.1%	110.7%	72.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, the core markets for exports in value terms were Mauritania (31.4% of exports), Croatia (14.0% of exports), and Austria (13.6% of exports). Together, these three countries represented 59.0% 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 motor vehicle lighting to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, motor vehicle lighting imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina increased in 2021. Imports totaled 279.2 tonnes, showing a 5.1% advance compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 21.1%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 7.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 265.6 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 22.4%.

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	(3.2%)	(22.4%)	5.1%	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Data from 2018 to 2021 indicate that imports in kind of motor vehicle lighting to Bosnia and Herzegovina were not heavily concentrated among a few key suppliers. Germany (21.4% of imports), Asia not elsewhere specified (14.5% of imports), and Italy (11.4% of imports) together accounted for 47.3% 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

Following a two-year decline, foreign motor vehicle lighting supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina increased in 2021. The country imported 3 802 000 US dollars worth of motor vehicle lighting, marking a solid 20.1% uptick compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 3 166 000 US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 12.3%.

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	(2.5%)	(12.3%)	20.1%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the largest suppliers of motor vehicle lighting to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms were Asia not elsewhere specified (22.1% of imports), China (9.5% of imports), and Germany (8.7% of imports). Together, these three sources accounted for 40.3% of total import value, operating against a backdrop of numerous smaller trading partners.

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