Core Insights - Bosnia's trade deficit continues to expand despite growth in both imports and exports during the first seven months of the year [1][2] Group 1: Trade Data - Bosnia's import value from January to July 2023 reached 18.43 billion marks, while exports totaled 10.25 billion marks, resulting in a trade deficit of 8.17 billion marks [1] - In comparison, during the same period in 2022, imports were 17.75 billion marks, exports were 9.74 billion marks, and the trade deficit was 8.01 billion marks [1] Group 2: Major Import and Export Categories - Major imports included mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products (2.14 billion marks), nuclear reactors, boilers, and machinery (1.63 billion marks), and vehicles and parts (1.56 billion marks) [1] - Key exports comprised electrical machinery and equipment (937.2 million marks), nuclear reactors and machinery (826.3 million marks), and furniture and bedding (697.9 million marks) [1] Group 3: Trade Partners - Main export destinations were Croatia (1.82 billion marks), Germany (1.46 billion marks), and Serbia (1.09 billion marks) [2] - Major import sources included Croatia (3.44 billion marks), Serbia (2.44 billion marks), and Slovenia (1.54 billion marks) [2] Group 4: Economic Commentary - Economist Milenko Stanic highlighted that the trade deficit has been a persistent issue, increasing from just over 7 billion marks a decade ago to over 12 billion marks in recent years, with imports accelerating [2] - The inflation rate in Bosnia for the first half of the year was reported at 4.6%, which has significantly impacted the prices of imported and exported goods [2]