Bosnia sees vehicle imports surge as fleet remains among Europe's oldest

The volume of imported second-hand vehicles rose steadily from 62,873 in 2023 to 80,311 in 2024, before hitting 86,129 last year. During the first nine months of 2026, imports of used vehicles reached 62,033 units, representing a slight decrease compared with the corresponding period in 2025.

Imports of electric and hybrid models are concurrently expanding. In the first nine months of this year, 302 electric vehicles entered the country—more than double the 141 recorded in the same period of 2025. Over the same timeframe, hybrid vehicle imports rose to 3,765 units from 2,645 a year earlier.

Mostar-based firm Guma M noted that second-hand car prices have not escalated significantly and are expected to remain stable.

"The number of used vehicles imported increases by around 10 percent every year, and the same trend has been recorded this year. Competition in the market is growing," the company stated.

The average price of a used car in Bosnia and Herzegovina ranges from KM 25,000 (approximately €12,782) to KM 30,000 (approximately €15,338). Buyers currently demonstrate the greatest interest in urban crossovers, including the Renault Captur and Dacia Duster, as well as premium models such as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes whose prices have adjusted due to age and mileage. Guma M added that the used car market is ten times larger than that for new vehicles, with growing interest in pre-owned electric models despite overall low volumes.

Data from the Ministry of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina indicates the average vehicle age in the country is approximately 17.5 years, ranking the national fleet among the oldest in Europe.

Figures from the Automobile and Motorcycle Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina reveal that 1,352,926 road motor vehicles were registered in 2025, marking a 4.5 percent increase year-on-year. Diesel vehicles represent 74.18 percent of the total fleet, followed by petrol vehicles at 22.66 percent. Volkswagen remains the leading brand, accounting for 30.08 percent of registered vehicles, followed by Skoda at 8.15 percent and Mercedes at 6.81 percent.