Bulgaria: Household Dishwashing Machine Market 2025

Household Dishwashing Machine Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian household dishwashing machine market increased by 6.5% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Household Dishwashing Machine Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, household dishwashing machine production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Household Dishwashing Machine Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

For the sixth year in a row, Bulgaria recorded growth in shipments abroad of household dishwashing machines, which increased by 11% to X units in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, household dishwashing machine exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 108%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Greece (X units) was the main destination for household dishwashing machine exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, household dishwashing machine exports to Greece exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X units), eightfold. Belgium (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Greece totaled +24.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+124.2% per year) and Belgium (+5.3% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) remains the key foreign market for household dishwashing machines exports from Bulgaria, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Greece totaled +24.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+125.0% per year) and Belgium (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average household dishwashing machine export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Household Dishwashing Machine Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X units of household dishwashing machines were imported into Bulgaria; picking up by 22% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, household dishwashing machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Romania (X units), Turkey (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of household dishwashing machine imports to Bulgaria, with a combined 64% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +143.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest household dishwashing machine suppliers to Bulgaria were Romania ($X), Turkey ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +153.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average household dishwashing machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 8.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Hungary ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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