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Bosnia Herzegovina-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $588.80M total volume •Bosnia Herzegovina deficit: $269.69M

Bosnia HerzegovinaUSA

$159.55M

Exports (2023)

USABosnia Herzegovina

$429.24M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$269.69M

Deficit for Bosnia Herzegovina

Total Trade

$588.80M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Bosnia Herzegovina and USA. Green line shows exports from Bosnia Herzegovina, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Bosnia Herzegovina-USA commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Bosnia HerzegovinaUSA Exports

$159.55M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
29.9% top product
1Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306
$47.76M
29.9% of exports
2Sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
$13.23M
8.3% of exports
3Mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered
$12.77M
8.0% of exports
4Zinc: articles n.e.c. in chapter 79
$4.58M
2.9% of exports
5Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, double or complex silicates, including aluminosilicates, whether or not chemically defined, excluding azides
$4.37M
2.7% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Bosnia Herzegovina's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strategic specialization, with ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

USABosnia Herzegovina Imports

$429.24M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
68.0% concentration
1Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$291.82M
68.0% of imports
2Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc
$5.08M
1.2% of imports
3Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$4.84M
1.1% of imports
4Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary forms
$4.44M
1.0% of imports
5Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$4.09M
1.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Bosnia Herzegovina's import pattern from USA reveals significant dependencyin coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Bosnia Herzegovina demonstrates competitive strength in exportingammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306 to USA, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $588.80M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Bosnia Herzegovina-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $588.80 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Bosnia Herzegovina maintains a deficit of $269.69 million
  • Export Focus: Bosnia Herzegovina's primary exports include ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306, sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, mattresses: of cellular rubber or plastics, whether or not covered
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc, reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $588.80M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Bosnia Herzegovina leveraging its comparative advantages in ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Bosnia Herzegovina's specialization in ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306complements USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $588.80M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $588.80M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $588.80 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306 and coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Bosnia Herzegovina's trade deficit of $269.69 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in sports footwear: (other than ski-boots, snowboard boots or cross-country ski footwear), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306 may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Bosnia Herzegovina and USA represents a total trade volume of $588.80 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Bosnia Herzegovina, with imports exceeding exportsby $269.69 million.

Export Strengths

Bosnia Herzegovina's exports to USA total $159.55 million, with competitive advantages in ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306, representing $47.76M or29.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $429.24 million, highlighting economic interdependence in coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated, with Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated comprising68.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Bosnia Herzegovina's strategic sourcing from USA. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023