Bosnian furniture sector spurs economic growth

The screech of chainsaws echoes through a Bosnian forest edged by snowy peaks, where lumber is to be crafted into high-end furniture to adorn European or South Korean homes.

The Bosnian furniture industry has seen steady growth, punctuated by an unexpected boom during the Covid-19 pandemic as supply chains in China ground to a halt, allowing new competitors to edge into a lucrative market.