Bulgaria: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded significantly to $X in 2021, rising by 15% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Bulgaria

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 260%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2021, the amount of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exported from Bulgaria dropped rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -35.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 163% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers fell notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 263%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Bulgaria, together accounting for 70% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +171.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Bulgaria, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +101.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (-10.7% per year) and Poland (+84.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 113%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+303.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2021, purchases abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier to Bulgaria, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-0.8% per year) and Germany (+2.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Bulgaria were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports. China, France, Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Austria, Indonesia, Portugal and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +48.0%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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