Bosnia and Herzegovina

In 2013, the value of merchandise exports of Bosnia and Herzegovina increased substantially by 10.2 percent to reach 5.7 bln US$, while its merchandise imports increased slightly by 2.8 percent to reach 10.3 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a moderate deficit of 4.6 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Developed Europe at -1.9 bln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Bosnia and Herzegovina were diversified amongst partners; imports were also diversified. The top 11 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 13 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2012, the value of exports of services of Bosnia and Herzegovina decreased moderately by 7.1 percent, reaching 1.1 bln US$, while its imports of services decreased substantially by 10.3 percent and reached 514.4 mln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services surplus of 617.2 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina