Core Insights - Bosnia and Herzegovina's total foreign trade increased by 5.6% in the first nine months of the year, reaching 35.6 billion marks [1] - Exports amounted to 12.94 billion marks (up 5.6%), while imports were 22.6 billion marks (up 4.11%), resulting in a trade deficit of 9.65 billion marks [1] - The metal industry accounted for 44% of exports, followed by the wood industry at 21%, with energy, electronics, and automotive sectors being key growth drivers [1] - Electricity imports surged by 184% year-on-year, totaling 313 million marks, highlighting structural weaknesses in the energy sector [1] - Despite over two-thirds of exports going to the EU, reliance on low-value-added products and the EU market poses significant structural challenges, necessitating the exploration of new markets such as the US and the Middle East, along with accelerating digital transformation in industries [1]