Bulgaria: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Bulgaria

After two years of decline, the Bulgarian market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 41% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw a perceptible contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in Bulgaria

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 47%. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2019, the amount of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exported from Bulgaria skyrocketed to X kg, picking up by 21% compared with 2018. In general, exports, however, saw a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 2,093%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings expanded sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 1,974% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X kg) was the main destination for exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Bulgaria, with a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to Denmark exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X kg), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Denmark totaled +19.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (-39.3% per year) and China (+1.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exports from Bulgaria, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+18.4% per year) and Germany (-19.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -13.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 139% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+93.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2021, the amount of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings imported into Bulgaria skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 418% compared with the previous year. In general, imports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 76,889%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 37,061% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting to Bulgaria, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Romania (X tons), with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium totaled +128.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+133.8% per year) and Romania (+126.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) were the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +165.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -66.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 216% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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