Industrial Overview
- World Rank by Industrial Output
- #117
- Industrial Value Added
- 70USD 100M
- of which Manufacturing
- 39USD 100M
- Land Area
- 5.110,000 km²
- Population
- 31410,000 people
- Official Language
- Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Key Industrial Sectors
Metal processing and steel
Steel, aluminium and ferroalloys produced at Zenica, Jajce and Mostar supply construction and engineering customers across the region; metalworking remains the single largest industrial employer and export earner. The Zenica steelworks and Mostar smelter anchor the sector.
Automotive components
Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts a growing tier-1 and tier-2 supplier base, with plants in Visoko, Sarajevo and Banja Luka making wiring harnesses, seats and metal parts for German and Austrian carmakers.
Wood processing and furniture
Abundant forests support sawmills, panel makers and furniture factories in the Una-Sana and central regions; sawn timber, boards and finished furniture are exported mainly to the EU and the Middle East.
Energy and mining
Coal-fired plants and hydropower stations on the Neretva and Drina rivers generate electricity for domestic use and export, while lignite, iron ore and bauxite mines supply regional industry. Electricity is also a notable export, sold to Croatia and Serbia.
Food processing and textiles
Dairy, meat, fruit and vegetable processing plus a legacy textile and footwear sector serve domestic consumers and neighbouring markets, with production centred on Tuzla, Brčko and Mostar. Agro-processing benefits from EU trade preferences and is a priority for foreign investment.
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- Industrial value added (2025)
- 70 USD 100M
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- 39 USD 100M
- Global industrial output rank
- #117
- Land area
- 5.1 10,000 km²
- Population
- 314 10,000 people
- Key industrial sectors
- Metal processing and steel, Automotive components, Wood processing and furniture, Energy and mining, Food processing and textiles
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FAQ
What are the most important industrial sectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The most important industrial sectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina are: Metal processing and steel, Automotive components, Wood processing and furniture, Energy and mining, Food processing and textiles.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina's industry centers on Metal processing and steel, Automotive components, Wood processing and furniture, Energy and mining, Food processing and textiles; local businesses can build on these strengths to capture domestic and regional demand.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators, 2025 vintage (updated ), refreshed annually.
What are the main challenges facing Bosnia and Herzegovina's industrial sector?
Like many economies, Bosnia and Herzegovina aims to deepen manufacturing value-add and regional integration; specifics vary by sector.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators (2025 vintage, updated ). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current USD. Last updated：2026-10-14