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Bulgaria: Phosphate Rock Market 2022

Phosphate Rock Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian phosphate rock market shrank sharply to $X in 2020, with a decrease of -X% 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). Overall, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. from 2015 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Phosphate Rock Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2020, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of phosphate rock, when their volume decreased by -X% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, phosphate rock exports declined markedly to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons) was the main destination for phosphate rock exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, phosphate rock exports to Greece exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Greece stood at +X%.

In value terms, the largest markets for phosphate rock exported from Bulgaria were Greece ($X) and Romania ($X saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average phosphate rock export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania.

Phosphate Rock Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2020, supplies from abroad of phosphate rock decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, phosphate rock imports declined rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of phosphate rock imports to Bulgaria.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Egypt.

In value terms, the largest phosphate rock suppliers to Bulgaria were Egypt ($X) and Morocco ($X saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average phosphate rock import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the phosphate rock 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 2025.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08911100 - Natural calcium phosphates, natural aluminium calcium phosphates and phosphatic chalk

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 THE 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 TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

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 PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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 Export
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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: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024