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Unprinted labels of paper or paperboard market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2021 to 2024, the market for unprinted paper and paperboard labels in Bosnia and Herzegovina showed variable volume dynamics. Market size grew from 297.7 t in 2021 to 306.4 t in 2022. This increase was supported by rising demand for advanced coding and marking technologies to improve supply chain efficiencies, alongside stricter packaging and labeling compliance rules, particularly in the food sector, which bolstered the need for labels.

After a contraction to 295.3 t in 2023, the market volume recovered to 299 t in 2024. The rebound coincided with the enforcement of regulatory traceability systems, which enhanced safety and supply chain transparency and increased label requirements. Simultaneously, the emergence of automated tagging systems and advanced digital printing technologies facilitated adherence to these new standards.

Throughout the period, the market relied on significant imports of corrugated paper and board from European Union countries and regional suppliers, reflecting a dependent supply structure. The broader industry context was shaped by the continued dominance of the pulp, paper, and paperboard segment in the country's paper manufacturing sector, providing a foundation for label production.

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/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 unprinted labels of paper or 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 unprinted labels of paper or paperboard from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. In 2018, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels reached their lowest point, while 2020 saw the highest volume recorded, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.1 times. In 2021, export volume totaled 88.3 tons, representing a modest year-over-year decline of 8.6%. The maximum volume of 96.7 tons was achieved in 2020, while the largest percentage increase of 95.3% occurred in 2019.

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	95.3%	6.1%	(8.6%)	23.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Croatia dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels in kind, accounting for 77.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other trading partners.

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

After two consecutive years of growth, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels declined in value terms. In 2021, exports totaled 326 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate decrease of 4.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 86.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.1%. The highest value of 341 thousand US dollars was recorded in 2020, while the largest percentage increase of 69.9% occurred in 2019.

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	69.9%	14.8%	(4.4%)	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro consistently served as the main destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels in value terms. Croatia accounted for 70.0% of exports, Serbia for 9.8%, and Montenegro for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 89.1% 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 unprinted labels of paper or paperboard to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, t

Bosnia and Herzegovina imported a total of unprinted paper or paperboard labels in 2021, marking an 11.0% year-over-year decrease. Between 2018 and 2021, imports declined by 9.3%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The highest import volume of 282.2 tons was recorded in 2020, while the largest percentage increase of 12.4% also occurred in 2020.

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	(9.3%)	12.4%	(11.0%)	(3.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Serbia, Italy, and Slovenia were the leading suppliers of unprinted paper or paperboard labels to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind. Serbia accounted for 27.2% of imports, Italy for 20.5%, and Slovenia for 15.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented 63.4% of total imports in kind.

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of unprinted paper or paperboard labels declined for the second consecutive year in value terms. In 2021, imports amounted to 2 664 thousand US dollars, representing a significant decrease of 13.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports fell by 16.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.8%. The highest value of 3 318 thousand US dollars was recorded in 2019, while the largest percentage increase of 4.0% also occurred in 2019.

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	4.0%	(6.9%)	(13.8%)	(5.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018-2021 period, Italy, Turkey, and Serbia were the primary suppliers of unprinted paper or paperboard labels to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Italy accounted for 44.9% of imports, Turkey for 17.6%, and Serbia for 11.3%. Together, these three countries represented 73.7% of total import value.

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