In the first ten months of 2024 (January–October), Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded exports worth 13.39 billion BAM, marking a 4.8% decrease compared to the same period in 2023. Imports, on the other hand, amounted to 23.87 billion BAM, representing a 3% increase year-on-year.
The export-to-import ratio for this period stood at 56.1%, while the country’s foreign trade deficit reached 10.47 billion BAM.
Trade with CEFTA Countries
Exports to CEFTA countries during January–October 2024 totaled 2.28 billion BAM, reflecting a 13.1% decline compared to the same period in 2023. Imports from these countries increased by 3.6%, amounting to 2.83 billion BAM. The export-to-import ratio with CEFTA countries was 80.5%.
Trade with the European Union
Exports to the European Union in the first ten months of 2024 amounted to 9.86 billion BAM, showing a 4.6% decrease compared to the same period in 2023. Meanwhile, imports from EU countries increased by 4.3%, totaling 14.18 billion BAM. The export-to-import ratio with the EU was 69.5%.
These figures were reported by the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina.