Bulgaria: Textile Tubing Market 2025

Textile Tubing Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian textile tubing market decreased by -2.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -8.4% against 2020 indices. Textile tubing consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Textile Tubing Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, textile tubing production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -3.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 67%. Textile tubing production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Textile Tubing Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X tons of textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing were exported from Bulgaria; surging by 130% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 1,107%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, textile tubing exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 373%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for textile tubing exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, textile tubing exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Armenia (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia totaled +111.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (0.0% per year) and Mexico (+6,928.3% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X) remains the key foreign market for textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing exports from Bulgaria, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Armenia, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Serbia amounted to +89.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+6,862.9% per year) and Armenia (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average textile tubing export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 85% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Romania (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Textile Tubing Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X tons of textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing were imported into Bulgaria; which is down by -10.5% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, textile tubing imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of textile tubing imports to Bulgaria, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +96.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest textile tubing suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +94.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average textile tubing import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 78%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (+28.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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