Paper and paperboard packing and office articles market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the market for paper and paperboard packing and office articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced significant volatility. In physical terms, market volume grew from 53 012 t in 2018 to a peak of 79 150 t in 2022, an increase of 49%, before declining to 55 535 t in 2023 and further to 53 958 t in 2024. In value terms, the market reached a high of 122 144 thousand US dollars in 2022, 65% above the 2018 level, then adjusted to 86 124 thousand US dollars in 2023 and 88 247 thousand US dollars in 2024.

Throughout the period, the industry remained focused on producing corrugated boxes, including three-layer and five-layer constructions, with flexibility in design and printing to adapt to market demand. Established players such as KONJIC-KARTON, Neimax, and Domus continued operations, with the latter emphasizing sustainability and ecological acceptability, reflecting a growing trend toward environmentally friendly packaging solutions.

Following the sharp expansion in 2022, the market returned to levels close to those seen before the surge, with volume stabilizing around 54 000 t in 2024. The market value in 2024 remained 20% higher than in 2018, suggesting possible price increases or a shift toward higher-value products within the segment.

Production paper and paperboard packing and office articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of paper and paperboard packing and office articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina was valued at 65 778 thousand US dollars. Compared to 2020, production showed only marginal fluctuations over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 21.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 41 726 tonnes of paper and paperboard packing and office articles. Production levels remained stable year-on-year compared to the previous year.

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

Exports paper and paperboard packing and office articles from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's export volume of paper and paperboard packing and office articles amounted to 14 607 tonnes, marking a robust increase of 20.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 26%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, the United Kingdom, and Slovenia were the main markets for exports in kind, accounting for 29.0%, 18.0%, and 9.3% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 56.3% of total export flows.

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

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's export value of paper and paperboard packing and office articles reached 26 161 thousand US dollars, showing a steep increase of 37.5% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 38.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 2.5%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Croatia, the United Kingdom, and France formed the core of exports in value terms, with shares of 24.7%, 20.9%, and 9.8%, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 55.4% of total export flows.

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 paper and paperboard packing and office articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported approximately 27 250 tonnes of paper and paperboard packing and office articles, marking an increase of 8.9% over the past year. This represents the third consecutive year of growth in import volumes. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 14.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Serbia, and Italy were the key partners for imports in kind of paper and paperboard packing and office articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina, with shares of 33.4%, 26.0%, and 13.3%, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 72.7% of total import 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

In 2021, cross-border shipments of paper and paperboard packing and office articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina reached 48 843 thousand US dollars, which is 21.7% higher than the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 26.4%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 0.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Serbia, and Italy were the main markets for imports in value terms, accounting for 23.3%, 20.4%, and 16.0% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 59.7% of total import 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