Bulgaria: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Bulgaria

For the fifth year in a row, the Bulgarian market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -8.3% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Bulgaria

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 27%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, overseas shipments of chamois leather and combination chamois leather increased by 151% to X square meters, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 603% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 738%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Bulgaria, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Albania (X square meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Greece (X square meters), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +167.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (+24.6% per year) and Greece (+6.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather exports from Bulgaria, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Albania ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +76.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Albania (-0.5% per year) and Greece (+22.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, reducing by -27.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 44%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+300.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, purchases abroad of chamois leather and combination chamois leather decreased by -39.2% to X square meters, falling for the seventh consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 51%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 136% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Bulgaria, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X square meters), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled -9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+42.5% per year) and Hungary (+11.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Bulgaria, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to -8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+45.9% per year) and Hungary (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather amounted to $X per square meter, declining by -24.9% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather decreased by -26.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 85%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for Italy ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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