Women's woven trousers and shorts market in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Earlier Report Observations

Imports of women's woven trousers and shorts into Bosnia and Herzegovina fell sharply in 2020 to 1 305 thousand units, down from 1 983 thousand units the previous year, before entering a sustained recovery. By 2025, import volume reached 2 921 thousand units, significantly exceeding pre-2020 levels. In value terms, imports grew even more strongly, rising from 14 726 thousand US dollars in 2020 to 33 268 thousand US dollars in 2025, indicating a shift toward higher-value products or increased prices. Export volumes fluctuated between 248 and 562 thousand units over the period, without a clear trend.

Domestic production experienced a consistent decline from 2021 onwards, falling from 403 thousand units to 148 thousand units in 2024. In value terms, production followed a similar downward path, albeit with a slight uptick to 2 170 thousand US dollars in 2024. Despite the contraction in local output, the total market size in volume terms initially dipped to 1 558 thousand units in 2022 but rebounded to 2 454 thousand units by 2024. The market's value demonstrated steady annual growth, expanding from 16 664 thousand US dollars in 2021 to 26 882 thousand US dollars in 2024.

Production women's woven trousers and shorts 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, K unit

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

Exports women's woven trousers and shorts from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of decline, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts rebounded in 2021. That year, exports reached 338 thousand units, marking a 13.8% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 30.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 11.4%. The lowest point was in 2020, with exports dropping to 297 thousand units, representing the largest single-year decline of 33.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia were the primary destinations for Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts in volume terms. Germany accounted for 56.8% of exports, Austria for 18.9%, and Slovenia for 5.8%. Together, these three countries absorbed 81.5% of total exports, solidifying their role as the main markets.

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

Following a two-year downturn, Bosnia and Herzegovina's exports of women's woven trousers and shorts in value terms saw a recovery in 2021. Exports that year stood at 5 427 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant 30.0% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 23%, with an average annual decline of 8.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 4 176 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest single-year drop of 35.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia remained the key buyers of women's woven trousers and shorts from Bosnia and Herzegovina in value terms. Germany held a 57.0% share of exports, Austria 18.7%, and Slovenia 5.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 81.5% of total export value, underscoring their dominance in the market.

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 trousers and shorts to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Bosnia and Herzegovina imported 1 606 thousand units of women's woven trousers and shorts, a 23.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports declined by 7.6%, with an average annual decrease of 2.6%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 1 305 thousand units, while the peak was in 2019 with 1 983 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 34.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey, China, and Bangladesh were the main sources of imports for women's woven trousers and shorts into Bosnia and Herzegovina in volume terms. Together, these three countries supplied 71.3% of total imports, highlighting their importance in the import market.

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 trousers and shorts in value terms amounted to 18 858 thousand US dollars, representing a 28.1% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 14 726 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 19 525 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, with a 24.6% drop.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Turkey, China, and Bangladesh were the leading contributors to Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports of women's woven trousers and shorts in value terms. Turkey accounted for 38.0% of imports, China for 18.3%, and Bangladesh for 14.9%. Combined, these three countries made up 71.2% of total import value, playing a crucial role in the import structure.

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