Bulgaria: Market for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations 2024

Market Size for Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Bulgaria

After two years of growth, the Bulgarian market for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations decreased by -10.2% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Non-soap washing and cleaning preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations in Bulgaria

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Bulgaria rose rapidly to X tons, growing by 9.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +145.6% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 36%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports from Bulgaria, with a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania stood at +12.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+5.8% per year) and Turkey (+38.2% per year).

In value terms, Romania ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Greece ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exported from Bulgaria worldwide, with a combined 52% share of total exports. France, Turkey, Italy, Armenia, Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Moldova, Georgia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

France, with a CAGR of +40.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average export price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 8.7%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Soap Washing and Cleaning Preparations

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, the amount of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imported into Bulgaria amounted to X tons, approximately reflecting the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations imports to Bulgaria, together comprising 55% of total imports. Greece, Germany, Poland, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations to Bulgaria, comprising 24% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Romania totaled +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+10.5% per year) and Turkey (+3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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