Bosnian furniture manufacturers return to Imm Cologne to recapture market share

The Bosnian delegation occupies 231 square metres of exhibition space across two prominent island stands in Hall 10.2. The featured manufacturers include Bosnian Beech Board (Visoko), MIAM (Fojnica), Rattan Sedia (Brcko), Senex (Celic), Standard (Prnjavor), and Standard Furniture Factory (Ilijas).

"This year’s participation is a direct response to the recent volatility in the German market, which has triggered a contraction in Bosnian furniture exports," noted Lejla Medjedovic, Advisor for Wood Sector Export Promotion at FTC BiH. "However, we are optimistic that this platform will facilitate the renewal of vital buyer contacts and help stabilise trade. Our competitive edge remains the proven quality and adaptability of our manufacturers."

The sector's return comes at a pivotal moment. In 2025, total exports from Bosnia’s wood industry reached €854 million, a 3% increase on 2024 figures. However, the furniture sub-sector faced headwinds, with exports valued at €330 million, a 7.1% decline compared to the previous year. Consequently, furniture now accounts for 38.6% of the industry’s total exports, as growth shifted toward primary wood processing products.

Despite the broader downturn, specific niches demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025. Exports of "other wooden furniture" rose by 5.4%, while kitchen furniture saw increases between 6.6% and 13.4%. Most notably, the "other cabinets" segment experienced a surge of 44.3%.

This exhibition marks the 13th time Bosnian companies have appeared under a national banner at the event. To date, the FTC BiH has supported a total of 96 manufacturers in their efforts to access the prestigious Cologne platform.