Registers, account books, diaries and albums market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the market for registers, account books, and similar paper articles in Bosnia and Herzegovina operated within a business environment shaped by the widespread presence of financially strained state-owned enterprises. This context began to shift during the pandemic, as the number of new business registrations rose notably, creating a foundation for increased demand for business stationery. The pilot introduction of a one-stop shop for business registration in 2022, alongside amendments to public procurement laws, further simplified administrative processes and improved market access conditions.

The market size expanded from $7.9 million in 2021 to $9.5 million in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by the sustained increase in new business formations, which directly boosted consumption of business-related paper products. In 2024, the market experienced a modest correction to $9.1 million. Throughout this period, consumer behavior increasingly shifted towards online shopping, influenced by greater trust in e-commerce and demand for product variety, which affected sales and distribution channels for these goods.

Production registers, account books, diaries and albums in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

Exports registers, account books, diaries and albums from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 735 tonnes of registers, account books, diaries, and albums, representing a 14.1% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 33.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 26.3%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2020, at 7.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Croatia, and Serbia were the primary markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports in volume terms. Italy accounted for 53.9% of exports, Croatia for 23.3%, and Serbia for 11.5%. Together, these three countries represented 88.6% 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

Exports of registers, account books, diaries, and albums from Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, reaching 2 359 thousand US dollars, a substantial year-on-year rise of 19.4%. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 52.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.0%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Italy and Croatia remained the key partner countries for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports in value terms, with a combined share of 81.4% of total flows. Other partners accounted for 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 registers, account books, diaries and albums to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of registers, account books, diaries, and albums reached 1 943 tonnes, reflecting a slight uptick of 0.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 9.7%, with an average annual decline of 3.4%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 289 tonnes, while the minimum was in 2020 at 1 926 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 6.4%, and the largest decline was in 2020, at 15.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia consistently led as the main sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 40.0% of imports, Slovenia for 27.5%, and Croatia for 13.4%. Together, these three countries represented 80.9% 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, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of registers, account books, diaries, and albums amounted to 4 717 thousand US dollars, an 11.6% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 5.2%, with an average annual decline of 1.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 269 thousand US dollars, while the minimum was in 2020 at 4 226 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 19.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Serbia, Slovenia, and China—together absorbed 73.8% of total imports in value terms for registers, account books, diaries, and albums to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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