外国人在波黑消费额增长，但通胀与边境拥堵拖累实际需求

Core Insights - The total value of goods for which foreign shoppers applied for tax refunds in Bosnia reached 89.29 million marks in the first 11 months of the year, an increase from 85.33 million marks in the same period last year, driven primarily by inflation and rising prices [1] Group 1: Tax Refund Applications - Foreigners submitted a total of 263,000 VAT refund applications, amounting to 12.97 million marks, indicating a higher average spending per transaction despite a decrease in the number of applications compared to last year [1] Group 2: Consumer Behavior - The main consumer groups are citizens from Serbia, Croatia, and Montenegro, focusing on basic food and daily necessities, although the long wait times at borders are negatively impacting consumer enthusiasm, particularly in border areas [1] Group 3: Market Attractiveness - Despite the challenges posed by inflation and border congestion, shopping in Bosnia remains attractive to residents of neighboring countries due to relatively lower prices [1]