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Bulgaria: Steatite Market 2021

Steatite Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2019, the Bulgarian steatite market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Steatite consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Steatite Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2019, approx. X tons of steatites were exported from Bulgaria; which is down by -X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, steatite exports fell to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for steatite exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, steatite exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Macedonia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Serbia totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Macedonia (-X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Macedonia ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for steatite exported from Bulgaria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Germany saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average steatite export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Macedonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Macedonia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Steatite Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2019, overseas purchases of steatites decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, steatite imports declined significantly to $X in 2019. In general, imports recorded a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of steatite imports to Bulgaria, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, India, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Greece ($X) and Austria ($X) were the largest steatite suppliers to Bulgaria, together accounting for X% of total imports. Turkey, India, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 steatite import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite consumption in 2019 were China, Germany and Japan, with a combined 32% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite production in 2019 were China, Afghanistan and Finland, with a combined 65% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of steatites to Bulgaria?

In value terms, China, Greece and Austria were the largest steatite suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined 57% share of total imports. Turkey, India, France and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

What are the leading importers of steatites from Bulgaria?

In value terms, Serbia, Macedonia and Germany $765) constituted the largest markets for steatite exported from Bulgaria worldwide, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for steatites in Bulgaria?

The average steatite export price stood at $957 per ton in 2019, increasing by 5.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for steatites in Bulgaria?

In 2019, the average steatite import price amounted to $449 per ton, which is down by -8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steatite 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:

Country coverage:

Bulgaria

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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 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

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 PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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 Exports
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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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023