Industrial production in the Western Balkans is expanding, particularly in Serbia (automotive, machinery), North Macedonia (electronics, textiles), and Bosnia (metal fabrication). Montenegro has an opportunity to plug into these ecosystems through:
1. Port-Based Industrial Logistics
Manufacturers in Serbia and Bosnia need:
- reliable inbound shipments of raw materials
- compliant warehousing
- smoother export channels
Montenegro’s port and transport infrastructure is the natural route.
2. Light Manufacturing & Final Assembly
Montenegro can serve as a:
- last-step finishing hub
- product assembly node
- packaging and QC center
EU-aligned standards give Montenegro credibility to certify products entering the EU.
3. Shared Industrial Parks
Free zones and industrial estates in Bar and Podgorica can become regional hubs for:
- metal processing
- electronics assembly
- EV-charging equipment
- construction materials
- medical-device packaging
4. Industrial Testing, Calibration & Certification
Montenegro can establish EU-aligned testing facilities that serve:
- Serbian machinery
- Macedonian electronics
- Bosnian metal components
Certification bottlenecks in the region are severe—Montenegro can fill the gap.
This creates a triangular supply-chain relationship:
MNE → WB manufacturing → EU distribution, with Montenegro as the compliance axis.
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