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Bulgaria: Agglomerated Powder Rod Market 2025

Agglomerated Powder Rod Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian agglomerated powder rod market reached $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2021, overseas shipments of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder increased by 928% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 940% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of agglomerated powder rod exports from Bulgaria, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +530.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for agglomerated powder rod exported from Bulgaria were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together comprising 98% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +360.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average agglomerated powder rod export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 145% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belize ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to North Macedonia (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Agglomerated Powder Rod Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

Agglomerated powder rod imports into Bulgaria rose sharply to X tons in 2021, surging by 12% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 101% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, agglomerated powder rod imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +57.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 91%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Greece (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of agglomerated powder rod to Bulgaria, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, agglomerated powder rod imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Greece stood at +4.0%.

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder to Bulgaria, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Greece amounted to +5.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average agglomerated powder rod import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Greece totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.2%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of agglomerated powder rod consumption, comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, agglomerated powder rod consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 10% share.

What are the largest producers of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder in the world?

China remains the largest agglomerated powder rod producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, agglomerated powder rod production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 9.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder to Bulgaria?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of agglomerated powder rod to Bulgaria, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 19% share.

What are the leading importers of base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder from Bulgaria?

In value terms, Switzerland remains the key foreign market for agglomerated powder rod exports from Bulgaria, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 5.3% share.

What is the average export price for base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder in Bulgaria?

In 2020, the average agglomerated powder rod export price amounted to $16,495 per ton, picking up by 92% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder in Bulgaria?

In 2020, the average agglomerated powder rod import price amounted to $4,946 per ton, increasing by 137% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the agglomerated powder rod market in Bulgaria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 25931570 - Base metal wire and rods of agglomerated base powder, u sed for metal spraying (including parts)

Country coverage:

Bulgaria

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Bulgaria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024