Bulgaria: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 36% against 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). In general, consumption posted a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles, when their volume decreased by 99.9% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 988% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 697% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Bulgaria, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled -51.8%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Bulgaria.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -48.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 451% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 853%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Greece amounted to +57.9% per year.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, the amount of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles imported into Bulgaria rose significantly to X tons, with an increase of 8.6% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 226%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 343% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Bulgaria, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Germany, Serbia, Ukraine and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +95.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles suppliers to Bulgaria were Romania ($X), Germany ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined 78% share of total imports. Austria, Serbia, Ukraine and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

Among the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +77.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% 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 non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles decreased by -13.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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