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Bulgaria: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Bulgaria

After two years of growth, the Bulgarian common clay market decreased by -1.9% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, common clay production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 364% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, after five years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of common clay, when their volume increased by 2,114,899% to X tons. In general, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, common clay exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for common clay exports from Bulgaria, with a 99.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average common clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -97.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 173%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+30.4%).

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of common clay, when their volume decreased by -57.1% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, common clay imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Serbia (X tons) was the main supplier of common clay to Bulgaria, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Serbia amounted to +14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+30.5% per year) and Germany (-24.9% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Bulgaria, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Serbia amounted to +13.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+22.4% per year) and Germany (-21.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for common clay in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of common clay consumption in 2020 were China, the U.S. and Russia, together comprising 43% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of common clay in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of common clay production in 2020 were China, the U.S. and Russia, together comprising 43% of global production. These countries were followed by India, Japan, Spain, Pakistan, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Turkey, Italy and Canada, which together accounted for a further 35%.

What are the leading suppliers of common clay to Bulgaria?

In value terms, Serbia constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Bulgaria, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 5.8% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of common clay from Bulgaria?

In value terms, Romania remains the key foreign market for common clay exports from Bulgaria, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Macedonia, with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 12% share.

What is the average export price for common clay in Bulgaria?

In 2020, the average common clay export price amounted to $923 per ton, increasing by 63% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for common clay in Bulgaria?

The average common clay import price stood at $48 per ton in 2020, with an increase of 10% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the common clay 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:

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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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023