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Pocket or handbag articles market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for pocket or handbag articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina, measured in value terms, fluctuated between 2.2 million dollars and 4.2 million dollars from 2018 to 2024. After a sharp rise to nearly 4.0 million dollars in 2019, the market contracted by almost half in 2020 before entering a sustained recovery phase.

The recovery was driven primarily by imports, which rebounded from 2.2 million dollars in 2020 to 4.6 million dollars in 2024. Domestic production varied but remained a smaller component of the market. Harmonization of value-added tax regulations and evolving fashion trends in the region provided a supportive backdrop for market growth after 2020.

By 2024, the market value reached 4.2 million dollars, indicating a return to pre-2020 levels and gradual expansion despite earlier volatility.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. 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 pocket or handbag articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two years of growth, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of pocket and handbag articles declined. In 2021, output was valued at 369.0 K $ US, marking a sharp year-over-year decrease of 27.8%. Between 2018 and 2021, production fell by 4.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 511.0 K $ US, with the largest increase that year of 18.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.0%	18.4%	(27.8%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pocket or handbag articles from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 13.4 t of pocket and handbag articles, representing a significant gain of 65.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 64.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 8.1 t, which saw the largest decline of 31.2%.

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	45.1%	(31.2%)	65.2%	18.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Croatia, and Switzerland remained the primary markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of pocket and handbag articles in volume terms. Germany accounted for 52.2% of exports, Croatia for 7.7%, and Switzerland for 7.5%, together making up 67.5% of total flows.

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

Following a two-year decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's export volume of pocket and handbag articles increased. In 2021, exports reached 931 K $ US, showing a substantial improvement of 63.4% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 19%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 570 K $ US, which experienced the largest decline of 18.8%.

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	(10.4%)	(18.8%)	63.4%	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, France, and Italy were the main markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of pocket and handbag articles in value terms. Germany held 69.6% of exports, France 8.4%, and Italy 7.6%, collectively accounting for 85.6% 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 pocket or handbag articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 132.1 t, while the highest occurred in 2019 at 318.6 t, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.4 times. In 2021, imports totaled 180.3 t, indicating an abrupt advance of 36.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was in 2020 at 58.5%.

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	30.6%	(58.5%)	36.5%	(9.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China was the dominant supplier of pocket and handbag articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina, accounting for 81.6% of total imports in volume terms, with other partners holding relatively modest shares.

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

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported pocket and handbag articles valued at 2 243 K $ US, reflecting a sharp increase of 29.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.2%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 2 243 K $ US, and the highest in 2019 at 4 238 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2020 at 47.1%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 36.4%.

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	36.4%	(47.1%)	29.4%	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, China, Serbia, and Turkey continued to be the main suppliers of pocket and handbag articles to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. China accounted for 68.4% of imports, Serbia for 10.5%, and Turkey for 9.2%, together forming 88.0% 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