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Uncoated paper and paperboard 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 uncoated paper and paperboard market in Bosnia and Herzegovina entered the period with a well-established pulp, paper, and paperboard segment, which provided a stable foundation for production and consumption. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 disrupted export flows but also stimulated industry growth as lockdown measures reshaped demand for paper products.

Beginning in 2021, significantly higher imports from European Union countries, Croatia, Serbia, Germany, and Austria improved market supply and access. This increased availability, coupled with ongoing environmental considerations and technological advancements in manufacturing, supported the market's expansion, with volume rising from 12 967 t in 2021 to 20 500 t in 2023.

Market growth continued, reaching 25 261 t in 2024. The rising import volumes, which climbed to 29 739 t in 2025, reflected strong demand and a diversifying supply base, indicating the market's evolving structure.

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, 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, 2021-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 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, 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, 2021-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 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 uncoated paper and paperboard in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, t

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	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports uncoated paper and paperboard from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of uncoated paper and paperboard grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country exported 18 858 tonnes, marking a significant 66.8% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 34.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 835 tonnes, which also saw the sharpest decline of 37.1%.

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	(37.1%)	28.0%	66.8%	10.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Croatia, and Turkey were the top destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of uncoated paper and paperboard in volume terms. Serbia led with 44.0% of exports, followed by Croatia at 20.0% and Turkey at 19.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 83.3% 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

Export values for uncoated paper and paperboard from Bosnia and Herzegovina showed notable fluctuations during this period. In 2021, exports reached 11 396 thousand US dollars, a substantial 182.2% increase from 2020. The lowest value was in 2019 at 3 437 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 46.4%. Overall, from the peak in 2021 to the trough in 2019, export values changed by a factor of 3.3.

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	(46.4%)	17.5%	182.2%	21.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Serbia, Turkey, and Croatia formed the core markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of uncoated paper and paperboard in value terms. Serbia accounted for 39.4% of exports, Turkey for 24.3%, and Croatia for 18.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 81.8% of total export 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 uncoated paper and paperboard to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of uncoated paper and paperboard increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country imported 14 768 tonnes, up 16.3% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 22.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.0%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 11 978 tonnes, which saw a slight decline of 0.6%.

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	(0.6%)	6.0%	16.3%	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Hungary, and Austria were the largest sources of imports for Bosnia and Herzegovina in volume terms. Italy contributed 31.7% of imports, Hungary 20.8%, and Austria 14.3%. Together, these three countries made up 66.8% 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

Import values for uncoated paper and paperboard in Bosnia and Herzegovina rose for the second year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 12 314 thousand US dollars, a 40.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 36.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 8 717 thousand US dollars, which saw a decline of 3.1%.

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	(3.1%)	0.8%	40.1%	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Italy, and Hungary were the leading sources of imports for Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.0% of imports, Italy for 29.1%, and Hungary for 12.8%. Combined, these three countries represented 72.9% 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