Bulgaria: Market for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments 2025

Market Size for Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in Bulgaria

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Bulgarian market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments, when its value decreased by -94.1% to $X. In general, consumption saw a precipitous contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Production of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments in Bulgaria

In value terms, production of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Exports from Bulgaria

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments decreased by -57.6% to X units in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 634%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X units in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 553% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Greece (X units) was the main destination for exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments from Bulgaria, with a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Greece exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Luxembourg (X units), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Greece amounted to +30.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+61.6% per year) and Luxembourg (+60.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for non-woven, felt and coated textile garment exported from Bulgaria were Italy ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined 74% share of total exports. Croatia, France, the Netherlands, Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Among the main countries of destination, Poland, with a CAGR of +122.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 50% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Woven, Felt and Coated Textile Garments

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments increased by 11% to X units, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 156% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X units), Germany (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of non-woven, felt and coated textile garments to Bulgaria, with a combined 48% share of total imports. China, Greece, Romania, Morocco, France and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +636.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-woven, felt and coated textile garment suppliers to Bulgaria were Germany ($X), Turkey ($X) and Romania ($X), together accounting for 43% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Spain, Morocco, Greece, France and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +453.4%, saw 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-woven, felt and coated textile garments stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -21.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 20%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 France ($X per unit), while the price for Greece ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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