The value of illegally logged timber is estimated at 3 .2 million KM, of which only 82,772 KM were subject to law enforcement processing and charges. The reason for increasing illegal activities could be the economic crisis and non-efficient punishment practice in the previous period. Forest-based activities and forest-based and wood processing industries contribute significantly to socioeconomic well-being and are often the most important drivers for development in rural areas. Of this, 7.1 per cent is contributed by wood and cork products, 4.3 per cent by furniture and 3.3 per cent by paper and paper products. In terms of exports, Bosnia and Herzegovina is the biggest supplier to the EU-28 among non-EU Balkan countries (based on Eurostat).