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INTRODUCTION
Metal processing sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with base metal production, has traditionally been countrys
strongest and the most successful industry and export sector. Metal sector as a whole makes up around 37% of total
country exports, which gives it a strong lead over top export categories.
Development of metal processing sector in B&H has been enabled by countrys natural endowment with natural
recourses (such as coal, iron ore, bauxite), as well as human capital. The sector is fairly large and it includes ferrous
and non-ferrous metal processing, chiefly in iron and steel, aluminum, lead, zinc and cooper. Technical capacities exist
in sheet metal processing, welding, plasma cutting, bending, machining, aluminum extrusion, castings, and forgings.
The sector consistently marks positive trade balance in most of its sub-segments.
The present structure of metal sector is characterized by large number of small companies producing lower valueadded products. Such environment provides great opportunities for foreign investors to integrate existing primary
producers and start production of higher-added products. In addition, there are opportunities to use existing
production facilities and capacities to increase production.
Why import from or invest in Metal Processing Sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Skilled, motivated and affordable labour force
Machines, Engines, Appliances, Boilers,
Geographical location and closeness to the EU market
Vehicles, Weapon
in BAM (1KM=0,51)
Experience of metal processing companies in exporting
2011
2012
2013
to the EU market
Export
1.197.526.275
1.289.157.880
1.308.961.143
Opportunity to integrate small companies for production
Import
2.837.952.364 2.875.376.188
2.887.636.983
of higher value added products
E/I %
42
45
45
Abundance of production facilities, industrial zones and
available production capacities
Metal ores, Base metals
in BAM (1KM=0,51)
No restrictions for foreign partnership
2011
2012
2013
with domestic companies
Export
2.027.052.159
2.029.574.511
1.859.460.343
Regional and bilateral Free Trade Agreements
Import
1.396.785.362 1.330.367.218
1.402.837.106
Stable currency pegged to Euro
E/I %
145
153
133
Low inflation
ADDRESS BOOK
COMPANY
ALATNICA MIHALEC d.o.o.
EXPORT
PRODUCTS
TECHNOLOGIES/
PROCESSES USED IN
PRODUCTION
Mechanical processing, Hail protection components for agricultural Milling, Turning, Thermal
Kralja Petra I Karaorevia 96, 78 000 Banja Luka
industry, Automatic fire protection appliances for living units and
processing, Plastic injection
i 00 387 51 926 013 t 00 387 51 926 013
automobiles
Z alatnicamihalecbl@blic.net a www.alatnica-mihalec.hr
AXLE d.o.o.
Foundry
FKL d.o.o.
FORESTER d.o.o.
ITC d.o.o.
Turning
Forging, Milling, Turning, Metal
deformation processes, Welding
Aluminum wheels
Industrijska zona Bukva bb, 74 260 Teanj i 00 387 32 65 06 40 Cabin filters, Fuel filter systems, Air induction systems, Oil filter
systems, Water filtration, Crankcase Ventilation, etc.
t 00 387 32 65 01 61 Z info.mhba@mann-hummel.com
a www.mann-hummel.com
KOSMOS a.d.
MANN+HUMMEL d.o.o.
Water and oil pumps, Pump parts, Gears, Gearbox elements, Gear
wheels, Transmission shafts, Iron and steel castings
Parts for fuel filters, Tubes for diesel pumps and coolers, Springs
Forgings for bearings, Bearing rings, Ring springs for rail vehicles
POBJEDA d.d.
SARAJ-KOMERC d.o.o.
SURTEC-EUROSJAJ d.o.o.
TMD-AGS d.o.o.
AUTOMOTIVE
INDUSTRY
USEFUL CONTACTS
Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Metal and Electrical Industry Association
Branislava ureva 10, 71 000 Sarajevo