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Tissues and towels of paper 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 paper tissues and towels in Bosnia and Herzegovina underwent a notable contraction between 2018 and 2021, with volume falling from 7.8 thousand tonnes to 5.3 thousand tonnes. A recovery phase began thereafter, lifting consumption to 7.6 thousand tonnes in 2023, nearly restoring the pre-contraction level, before a moderate decline to 7.0 thousand tonnes in 2024.

In value terms, the market's decline to 12.3 million USD in 2021 was followed by a strong expansion, surpassing the 2018 value to reach 21.1 million USD in 2023. The market value then stabilized at 21.0 million USD in 2024, indicating a shift towards higher-value products or increased unit prices during the recovery.

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, 2018, 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, 2018, 2021-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018, 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, 2018, 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, 2018, 2021-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2021-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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 tissues and towels of paper in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of tissues and towels of paper in Bosnia and Herzegovina was valued at 14 904 K $ US, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 23.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%.

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	(8.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina produced 7 559 t of tissues and towels of paper, with minimal variation compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production declined by 18.1%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	(6.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tissues and towels of paper from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Exports of tissues and towels of paper from Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 6 685 t, marking a 48.8% rise year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 36.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 4 031 t, which also saw the largest decline of 17.7%.

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	(17.7%)	11.5%	48.8%	10.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia, Germany, and Slovenia were the primary markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of tissues and towels of paper in kind. Croatia accounted for 30.5% of exports, Germany for 28.4%, and Slovenia for 15.8%, collectively representing 74.7% of total export 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

The value of tissues and towels of paper exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports totaled 11 232 K $ US, up by 44.8% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 38.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 662 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 17.6%.

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	(17.6%)	16.5%	44.8%	11.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Croatia, Germany, and Slovenia were the largest buyers of tissues and towels of paper from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Croatia made up 32.8% of exports, Germany 27.3%, and Slovenia 12.8%, together forming 72.9% of total export value.

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 tissues and towels of paper to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Imports of tissues and towels of paper into Bosnia and Herzegovina grew for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 4 472 t, reflecting a robust increase of 14.0% compared to the prior year. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 29.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%.

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	6.8%	6.4%	14.0%	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, Serbia, Italy, and Croatia were the main sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of tissues and towels of paper in kind. Serbia contributed 28.0% of imports, Italy 21.4%, and Croatia 17.2%, together accounting for 66.7% 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

Foreign supplies of tissues and towels of paper to Bosnia and Herzegovina increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports amounted to 8 597 K $ US, showing a solid rise of 15.4% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 24%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%.

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	5.0%	2.3%	15.4%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Italy, and Croatia remained the leading sources in the import structure of tissues and towels of paper for Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Serbia represented 24.7% of imports, Italy 21.1%, and Croatia 13.2%, with a combined share of 59.0% of total import flows.

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