Creative Industries Trade Performance, 2005-2014 Value in Million US$
Bosnia and
Herzegovina 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Exports 61,97 76,96 98,73 109,06 92,20 105,98 127,44 141,27 156,07 164,84 Imports 192,46 185,85 242,79 324,61 236,64 230,60 231,79 208,90 208,69 239,45 Balance of Trade -130,49 -108,89 -144,06 -215,55 -144,44 -124,62 -104,35 -67,63 -52,62 -74,61
Creative goods exports posted continuous growth with exports worth $61.9 million in 2005 climbing to $164.8 million in 2014. Design goods exports nearly tripled from $51 million in 2005 to $138 million in 2014. Imports stood at $239.4 million in 2014, mainly driven by the imports of design goods, art crafts and publishing. It is worth noting that arts crafts exports increased from $21 million in 2005 up to $47 million in 2014. Bosnia and Herzegovina posted a trade deficit of $74.6 million in 2014.
-300 -200 -100 0 100 200 300 400
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Bosnia and Herzegovina
In millions USD
Creative Economy Trade Performance 2005 - 2014.
Balance of Trade Exports Imports
200 4060 10080 120140 160
Art crafts Audiovisuals Design New media Performing arts Publishing Visual arts
Bosnia and Herzegovina
In millions USD
Creative Goods Exports by Product Category, 2005 & 2014
Exports - 2005 Exports - 2014
200 4060 10080 120140
Art crafts Audiovisuals Design New media Performing arts Publishing Visual arts
Bosnia and Herzegovina
In millions USD
Creative Goods Imports by Product Category, 2005 & 2014
Imports - 2005 Imports - 2014
Bosnia & Herzegovina
UNCTAD Creative Economy Outlook / Country Profiles
TOP 10 EXPORT PARTNERS FOR CREATIVE GOODS, 2005 AND 2014
2005 2014
Econom
y Values in Million US $ Values in Million US $
Ranking Partner Exports Imports Balance Partner Expor
ts Imports Balanc
1 Germany 13,03 15,64 -2,61 Germany 53,23 15,14 e 38,09
The main destination market for creative goods exports was Europe, which accounted for 96% of the market. The top ten export partners were Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, France, Italy, Austria, Netherlands, Czechia, Switzerland and Serbia.
Creative services exports stood at $34.9 million in 2014 led by computer services exports, which generated $34.7 million for the same period.
Africa
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Creative Goods Exports by Region 2005
Africa
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Creative Goods Exports by Region 2014
Africa America Asia Europe Oceania
Bosnia & Herzegovina
UNCTAD Creative Economy Outlook / Country Profiles CREATIVE SERVICES
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
EXPORTS 0,5 1,0 31,8 31,5 34,9
Charges for the use of intellectual property n.i.e Other business Services
Personal, cultural and recreational services 0,5 1,0 0,6 1,2 0,2
Audiovisual and related services 0,5 1,0 0,6 1,2 0,2
Telecommunications, computer, and information
services 31,2 30,2 34,7
Computer services 31,2 30,2 34,7
IMPORTS 12,4 9,4 10,6 9,0 10,4
Charges for the use of intellectual property n.i.e
Other business Services 0,2 0,4 2,6 0,1 0,2
Research and development (R&D) 0,2 0,4 2,6 0,1 0,2
Personal, cultural and recreational services 1,5 1,0 0,9 2,1 1,6
Audiovisual and related services 1,5 1,0 0,9 2,1 1,6
Telecommunications, computer, and information
services 10,7 8,0 7,1 6,8 8,7
Computer services 10,7 8,0 7,1 6,8 8,7
Highlights:
• In 2015, the creative industries of Bosnia and Herzegovina included 3,836 enterprises.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina’s cinematography has developed into a diversified sector, capable of producing quality audiovisual contents for the domestic and foreign audience. There are 96 cultural events of international importance per annum, of which almost 50% are in creative industries (27 in the publishing industry; 17 in the film industry; and 15 in the music industry).1
• In recent years, young software developers have begun establishing their own start-ups, upgrading the digitalization process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and are now working side by side with large outsourced multinational companies. This has led to a tremendous growth in the ICT sector.2 Telecommunications, computer and information services exports stood at $34.7 million in 2014.
1 Contemporary Development of Creative Industries in Bosnia and Herzegovina, February, 2015
2 The ITC Sector, A rapidly growing sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina, May 2017
Botswana
UNCTAD Creative Economy Outlook / Country Profiles
COUNTRY PROFILE- Botswana
Creative Industries Trade Performance, 2005-2014 Value in Million US$
Botswana 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Exports 5,60 6,21 7,09 7,02 8,39 6,57 18,20 14,67 13,05 13,11
Imports 76,85 75,52 83,03 86,52 86,68 85,81 84,85 79,07 77,68 79,22 Balance of Trade -71,25 -69,31 -75,94 -79,50 -78,29 -79,24 -66,65 -64,40 -64,63 -66,11
Creative goods exports from Botswana increased from $5.6 million in 2005 up to $13.1 million in 2014. Art crafts was a leading export sector with a value of $7 million, followed by design goods worth $5 million. Imports stood at $79.2 million in 2014 generating a trade deficit of $66.1 million for the same period. Art crafts such as traditional pottery, leatherwork, woodcarving, beadwork, lekgapho, and basket weaving play an important role in preserving Botswana’s culture and account for nearly 50 per cent of creative goods exports.
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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Botswana
In millions USD
Creative Economy Trade Performance 2005 - 2014.
Balance of Trade Exports Imports
01 23 45 67 8
Art crafts Audiovisuals Design New media Performing arts Publishing Visual arts
Botswana
In millions USD
Creative Goods Exports by Product Category, 2005 & 2014
Exports - 2005 Exports - 2014
05 1015 2025 3035 4045
Art crafts Audiovisuals Design New media Performing arts Publishing Visual arts
Botswana
In millions USD
Creative Goods Imports by Product Category, 2005 & 2014
Imports - 2005 Imports - 2014
Botswana
UNCTAD Creative Economy Outlook / Country Profiles
TOP 10 EXPORT PARTNERS FOR CREATIVE GOODS, 2005 AND 2014
2005 2014
Economy Values in Million US $ Values in Million US $
Ranking Partner Exports Imports Balance Partner Exports Imports Balance
1 South Africa 3,10 65,57 -62,47 South Africa 8,98 56,24 -47,26
2 Namibia 1,28 0,15 1,14 Zambia 1,59 0,03 1,56
3 Zambia 0,40 0,03 0,37 Namibia 0,94 0,10 0,84
4 United Kingdom 0,35 3,71 -3,36 United Kingdom 0,82 9,24 -8,42
5 Zimbabwe 0,19 0,48 -0,29 Zimbabwe 0,30 0,24 0,06
6 Eswatini 0,05 0,00 0,05 United States 0,12 1,29 -1,17
7 Lesotho 0,05 0,00 0,05 India 0,07 0,78 -0,71
8 United States 0,03 1,39 -1,36 Eswatini 0,06 0,10 -0,05
9 Morocco 0,02 0,00 0,02 Denmark 0,03 0,00 0,03
10 Japan 0,02 0,11 -0,09 Kenya 0,02 0,02 -0,00
In 2014, the main destination markets for Botswana’s exports of creative goods were Africa with a share of 91% and Europe with a 7% share. Botswana exported $8.9 million worth of goods to South Africa, but also imported $56.2 million worth of goods imported from South Africa as well, resulting in a significant trade deficit. Creative services exports stood at $17.6 million in 2014.
Africa 92%
America 1%
Asia0%
Europe
7% Oceania 0%
Botswana - Creative Goods Exports by Region 2005
Africa America Asia Europe
Oceania Africa
91%
America 1%
Asia1%
Europe 7%
Oceania 0%
Botswana - Creative Goods Exports by Region 2014
Africa America Asia Europe Oceania
Botswana
UNCTAD Creative Economy Outlook / Country Profiles CREATIVE SERVICES
BOTSWANA
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
EXPORTS 8,9 9,7 14,6 16,8 17,6
Charges for the use of intellectual property n.i.e
Other business Services 7,3 4,4 12,2 10,2 4,9
Research and development (R&D) 7,3 4,4 12,2 10,2 4,9
Telecommunications, computer, and information services 1,5 5,3 2,4 6,6 12,7
Computer services 1,5 5,3 2,4 6,6 12,7
IMPORTS 15,2 20,4 15,0 10,2 24,0
Charges for the use of intellectual property n.i.e
Other business Services 7,3 10,3 3,7 4,6 15,5
Research and development (R&D) 7,3 10,3 3,7 4,6 15,5
Personal, cultural and recreational services
Telecommunications, computer, and information services 7,9 10,0 11,3 5,6 8,5
Computer services 7,9 10,0 11,3 5,6 8,5
Highlights:
• In 2016, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture said that the creative industry had contributed towards the economic growth in the Ngmailand District and that arts and culture were economic drivers in communities.1
• Wacona Cultural Village is involved in promoting tangible and intangible Botswana culture through cultural tourism. The cultural village specializes in traditional cuisine based on game meat and offers accommodation in traditional huts representing the different ethnic groups.2
1 Botswana:Creative Industry Economy Driver, July 2016
2 Support Programme for ACP Cultural Industries, Report Botswana
Brazil
UNCTAD Creative Economy Outlook / Country Profiles