Export and International Trade
International trade creates opportunities for manufacturers to reach new customers and for buyers to diversify sourcing. Republika Srpska is part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and cross-border trade is conducted within the applicable Bosnia and Herzegovina trade, customs and regulatory framework.
Trade in figures, 2024
- Exports of companies based in Republika Srpska (−2.7% on 2023)
- 5.05 bn KM
- Imports (+4.7%)
- 7.34 bn KM
- Coverage of imports by exports
- 68.7%
- Share of exports to EU member states and CEFTA countries
- 93.8%
Main export markets
Croatia 16.9%, Serbia 16.6%, Slovenia 11.2%, Germany 10.8%, Italy 10.5%. Together these five countries take two-thirds of exports.
Main export groups
Machinery and electrical equipment 14.2%, base metals and metal articles 13.4%, mineral products 11.3%. Primary agricultural products are a small share (58.9 m KM), while processed food is a large one.
Source: Republika Srpska Institute of Statistics, This is Republika Srpska 2025, External trade and Agriculture chapters. Trade is recorded under the special trade system and covers business entities headquartered in Republika Srpska.
What Green Srpska does in a transaction
Green Srpska introduces potential suppliers and explains the checks that are commonly needed before a transaction can proceed. It is not a customs broker, export certification authority or legal adviser.
For buyers sourcing from the region
Start by defining the product precisely: specification, quantity, intended use, target market, packaging and delivery schedule. Ask prospective suppliers to confirm their legal identity, location of production, operating capacity, commercial contact and relevant certificates. Where possible, compare information from official company sources and independent registries.
For producers entering new markets
A useful international business profile should clearly describe the goods manufactured, available specifications, target customers, languages of communication, official contact channels and production location. Export ambitions should not be presented as established export operations unless documented.
Documentation and market requirements
The documents needed for trade depend on product and destination. They may include commercial invoices, origin documents, customs declarations, technical documentation, food-safety or veterinary approvals, phytosanitary documentation or evidence required by EU product rules. The applicable requirements must be assessed for each transaction.
Pricing and logistics
Prospective partners should establish the currency, Incoterms where used, transport route, insurance responsibilities, delivery lead times, inspection arrangements and payment security before finalising an order.
Useful organisations
For current export procedures and market-access matters, consult the competent institutions and specialised bodies, including the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Republika Srpska, and relevant government authorities.
Green Srpska's role
We help make companies and products discoverable and provide links to useful resources. Commercial negotiations and compliance checks remain the responsibility of buyers, suppliers and their professional advisers.