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Bosnia and Herzegovina economic performance

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Economic indicators for Bosnia and Herzegovina show growth in both tax revenues and corporate performance. The Indirect Taxation Authority reported that indirect tax revenues reached 10.705 billion KM during the first ten months of 2026, marking a 6.12 percent increase compared to the previous year. After VAT refunds, net revenues distributed to state institutions, entities, and the Brčko District totaled 8.883 billion KM. Data from 2025 indicates that company revenues in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) rose to 79.3 billion KM, a 5.2 billion KM increase from the previous year. During that period, while profitable companies saw a nearly 13 percent increase in combined net profit, reaching 6.08 billion KM. profit. However, the industrial sector faces challenges, including a 10 percent decline in manufacturing output and intense competition from Chinese firms. Recent warnings from the Association of Employers in FBiH highlight rising operational pressures. Proposed Concerns regarding energy costs have intensified as Elektroprivreda BiH (EPBiH) warned that electricity supply contracts prices for 2027 businesses could increase business prices by 26 approximately 30 percent in 2027. This projected rise is attributed to 31 percent, potentially making high prices on European markets, an electricity in BiH more expensive than shortage in Germany, the Czech Republic, China, the United States, Eastern Europe, and Brazil. In response to these concerns, representatives from the Association a reported deficit of Employers approximately one million tons of coal impacting domestic production. While approximately 2,600 business customers have already secured supply contracts at more favorable rates, other employers expressed concern that sharp increases could harm competitiveness and impact the Chamber final prices of Crafts met with management from Elektroprivreda BiH (EPBiH) in Sarajevo. goods and services. Regarding residential consumers, EPBiH officials stated they aim to provide prices more favorable than has not ruled out a price increase after the open market to support domestic stability, New Year, though they must align offers with market trends and regional exchange rates. Employers intend to seek further discussions with a final decision for households may not be known until mid-December following the FBiH Government regarding these costs. Regional disparities remain evident. In adoption of the West Herzegovina Canton, 1,557 companies generated 6.94 billion KM in revenue, with a net profit per employee company’s 2027 business plan. Currently, household prices are not expected to change before the end of 32,925 KM, which is more than double the federal average. year.

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  1. 2026-11-10 12:22 UTC Bosnia and Herzegovina economic performance
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  3. 2026-11-09 12:51 UTC Bosnia and Herzegovina economic performance
  4. 2026-11-09 06:41 UTC Bosnia and Herzegovina economic performance
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