Bosnia and Herzegovina Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports was $18.4B in 2025, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 14.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1998–2025.
Overview
Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports stood at $18.4B in 2025, a rise of +$2.3B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $18.4B by 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked 100th globally.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports have experienced significant growth over the past 28 years, with the latest figure standing at 18,418,356,211.88. This value represents a substantial increase from the all-time trough of 4,049,400,645.87 in 1998, a year that marked the end of the country's devastating war. In comparison, Mongolia, a peer country, has also experienced rapid growth, with imports reaching 18,605,062,021.59 in 2025. The data suggests that Bosnia and Herzegovina has been catching up with its peers, with imports increasing by 352% since 1998. However, the country still lags behind in terms of per capita imports, indicating that economic growth has not been evenly distributed. A downward shift in global trade policies or a decline in regional demand could potentially alter the trajectory of Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports, which are expected to continue growing in the coming years as the country seeks to integrate further into the global economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $21.5B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $20.0B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $18.4B | - | - |
| 2025 | $18.4B | +$2.3B | #100 |
| 2024 | $16.1B | +$704.1M | #55 |
| 2023 | $15.4B | +$208.1M | #75 |
| 2022 | $15.2B | +$2.4B | #81 |
| 2021 | $12.7B | +$3.0B | #85 |
| 2020 | $9.7B | −$1.4B | #85 |
| 2019 | $11.2B | −$400.0M | #85 |
| 2018 | $11.6B | +$1.2B | #85 |
| 2017 | $10.4B | +$1.4B | #86 |
| 2016 | $9.0B | +$240.0M | #88 |
| 2015 | $8.7B | −$1.8B | #84 |
| 2014 | $10.5B | +$647.6M | #88 |
| 2013 | $9.9B | +$256.1M | #81 |
| 2012 | $9.6B | −$813.8M | #84 |
| 2011 | $10.4B | +$1.6B | #91 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bosnia and Herzegovina matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports was $18.4B in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 14.6% increase from the previous year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports peaked at $18.4B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Bosnia and Herzegovina was $4.0B in 1998.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 100th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports is projected to reach $18.4B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's imports was approximately 18.42 billion ($18.4B) in 2025.
The imports of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2025 was $18.4B. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bosnia-and-herzegovina_imports,
title = {Bosnia and Herzegovina Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bosnia-and-herzegovina/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}