Twine, cordage, ropes and cables market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for twine, cordage, ropes and cables in Bosnia and Herzegovina showed significant growth, reaching 997.9 tonnes in 2024 from 772.5 tonnes in 2021. This expansion was primarily driven by a substantial increase in imports, which rose to 874.1 tonnes in 2024. The adoption of regulations permitting industrial hemp cultivation in the Republika Srpska entity in 2021 established a legal framework for domestic raw material production, potentially supporting the market's supply base over the period.

Domestic production remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 130.1 and 137.1 tonnes annually from 2021 to 2024. By 2025, regulatory efforts at the federal level and in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina aimed to harmonize rules for hemp cultivation with EU standards, though seed import restrictions in the Federation continued to pose challenges for local producers.

Production twine, cordage, ropes and cables in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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

Exports twine, cordage, ropes and cables from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables rebounded in 2021. The country exported 6.5 tonnes of these products, marking a 15.1% increase compared to 2020. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 75.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 37.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 5.7 tonnes, with the sharpest year-on-year drop of 56.2% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three key markets—Croatia, Serbia, and Sweden—collectively accounted for 77.2% of Bosnia and Herzegovina's total exports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables in volume terms.

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, the value of Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables reached 86 000 US dollars, representing a significant decrease of 37.7% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export values declined by 44.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -18.0%. The largest decline in value occurred in 2019 at 39.3%, while the biggest increase was recorded in 2020 at 45.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Sweden, Croatia, and Austria were the dominant markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables in value terms. Sweden led with 54.7% of total export value, followed by Croatia at 12.8% and Austria at 10.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 77.6% of all 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 twine, cordage, ropes and cables to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables declined for the second year in a row in 2021. The country imported 648.9 tonnes, showing a gradual decrease of 6.1% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 12.7%, averaging an annual decline of 4.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 818.5 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year drop of 15.5% occurring in 2020 and the biggest increase of 10.1% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, North Macedonia, and China were the primary sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables in volume terms. Serbia accounted for 42.4% of imports, North Macedonia for 14.6%, and China for 7.0%. Combined, these three countries represented 64.0% 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

Following two years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables increased in 2021. Import value rose to 2 569 000 US dollars, up by 11.7% compared to the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, import values decreased by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -2.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 2 300 000 US dollars, with the sharpest decline of 11.6% also occurring that year.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Italy, Serbia, and Germany were the key partners for Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables in value terms. Italy contributed 24.7% of import value, Serbia 21.9%, and Germany 9.9%. Together, these three countries made up 56.5% 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