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Motor vehicle seats 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 for motor vehicle seats in Bosnia and Herzegovina, measured in physical units, grew substantially in 2022 to 378.7 thousand units, a 31% increase from the 288.6 thousand units recorded in 2021. This expansion was followed by a sharp 26% contraction in 2023, bringing the market volume down to 278.9 thousand units. A partial recovery occurred in 2024, with volume rising 10% to 305.8 thousand units.

In value terms, the market displayed a different pattern. While it also peaked in 2022 at 3.4 million dollars, the subsequent decline was less pronounced in 2023, and the market value fell sharply in 2024 to 2.3 million dollars despite the rise in physical volume. This divergence suggests shifting price levels or product mix within the seat market during the period.

Domestic production mirrored the market's volatility, surging to 403.1 thousand units in 2022 before falling back. Trade flows also saw significant swings, with strong export years in 2022 and 2025 absorbing a large portion of local output, while import peaks in 2021 and 2025 supplemented domestic supply to meet market demand.

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, K unit
  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, K unit
  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, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    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/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    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/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    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/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2025, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, unit
    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/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, unit
  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 seats 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, K unit

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports motor vehicle seats from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, unit

After two years of growth, deliveries of motor vehicle seats from Bosnia and Herzegovina declined. In 2021, exports reached 2 553 units, marking a 30.5% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 675 units, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with an 18.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.8%	12.6%	(30.5%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, motor vehicle seats from Bosnia and Herzegovina were primarily shipped to Italy, which accounted for 96.4% of total exports in kind.

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 exported motor vehicle seats worth 1 109 thousand US dollars, representing a 9.1% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 32%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 0.0%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a 21.0% rise.

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	21.0%	0.0%	9.1%	9.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy effectively monopolized the export value of motor vehicle seats from Bosnia and Herzegovina, capturing 96.3% of total 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 seats to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, unit

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2021, with a 10.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 18 805 units of motor vehicle seats, equivalent to a 961.2% increase from 2020. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2020 at 1 772 units, while the largest decline occurred in the same year with an 83.2% drop.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	323.8%	(83.2%)	961.2%	96.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, the primary suppliers of motor vehicle seats to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind were Turkey (26.7% of imports), China (21.5% of imports), and Italy (18.9% of imports), collectively accounting for 67.1% of total imports.

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

Motor vehicle seat imports into Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the import volume reached 581 thousand US dollars, which is 10.9% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 6.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 445 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring that year at 28.2%. The most significant increase was recorded in 2020 with a 17.9% rise.

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	(28.2%)	17.9%	10.9%	(2.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the main suppliers of motor vehicle seats to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms were Turkey (25.1% of imports), China (24.8% of imports), and Italy (20.4% of imports), together representing 70.3% of total imports.

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