Women's woven skirts market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for women's woven skirts in Bosnia and Herzegovina showed significant fluctuations. Government strategic support through the amendment to the Action Plan for the textile industry development in 2018 provided a foundation for the sector. However, the market volume fell sharply in 2020 to 248 thousand units, yet the number of textile businesses grew, indicating entry of new players despite overall market contraction.

After 2020, the market began to recover, reaching 297.5 thousand units in 2021. By 2023, efforts to harmonize legal frameworks with EU standards improved the regulatory environment, contributing to market growth. In 2024, the expansion of manufacturing sector integration into global supply chains, coupled with a consumer shift towards sustainable clothing, drove a sharp rise in market volume to 420.1 thousand units.

In 2025, market developments included the adoption of the Reform Agenda to improve governance of state-owned enterprises and simplify administrative requirements, along with legislative changes and EU trade facilitation.

Production women's woven skirts in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of women's woven skirts showed signs of recovery. In 2021, output reached 497.9 thousand US dollars, marking a modest 0.6% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually fell by 42.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 16.8%. The lowest point came in 2020, with production valued at 494.9 thousand US dollars, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2019, when output plunged by 31.0%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

Following two years of contraction, Bosnia and Herzegovina's production of women's woven skirts rebounded in 2021. That year, the country manufactured 69.4 thousand units, representing a 12.9% increase compared to 2020. Despite this recent uptick, production over the 2018-2021 period declined by 38.4%, averaging an annual decrease of 14.9%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2020 at 61.5 thousand units, and the most significant decline happened that same year, with a 27.8% drop.

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

Exports women's woven skirts from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of women's woven skirts from Bosnia and Herzegovina fell for the second year in a row in 2021. The country shipped 18.0 thousand units that year, down 4.8% from 2020. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.7%. The peak export volume was in 2019 at 23.0 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2020, when exports dropped by 17.5%, while the biggest increase was a marginal 0.1% rise in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, France, Germany, and Serbia were the primary destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of women's woven skirts in volume terms. France accounted for 33.4% of exports, Germany for 29.5%, and Serbia for 16.0%. Together, these three countries made up 78.8% of total export volumes during this period.

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 women's woven skirts exported from Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled 329 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate 6.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value grew by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 331 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline happened in 2020, with a 6.6% drop, while the largest increase was an 18.5% rise in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the top markets for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of women's woven skirts in value terms were France, Germany, and Serbia. France represented 31.8% of export value, Germany 30.3%, and Serbia 16.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 78.9% of total export value during this timeframe.

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 women's woven skirts to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, K unit

Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 205.5 thousand units of women's woven skirts in 2021, up 19.8% from the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 205.5 thousand units, while the peak was in 2019 with 306.6 thousand units. The most substantial decline occurred in 2020, when imports fell by 33.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019, with a 22.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bosnia and Herzegovina in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, China, and Serbia were the leading sources of women's woven skirts imported into Bosnia and Herzegovina in volume terms. Turkey supplied 42.2% of imports, China 19.0%, and Serbia 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 71.6% of total import volumes over this period.

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 women's woven skirts were valued at 2 676 thousand US dollars, an 18.2% increase from the prior year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, import value decreased by 3.1%, averaging an annual decline of 1.1%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 2 264 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 3 082 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop occurred in 2020, with a 26.5% decrease.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Turkey, China, and Serbia remained the key suppliers of women's woven skirts to Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Turkey accounted for 42.5% of import value, China for 18.9%, and Serbia for 10.5%. Combined, these three markets made up 71.9% of total import value during these years.

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