Bulgaria: Non-Knitted Women Apparel Market 2022

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian non-knitted women apparel market soared to $X in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

For the third consecutive year, Bulgaria recorded decline in overseas shipments of women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted), which decreased by -X% to X units in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel exports fell to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), France (X units) and Italy (X units) were the main destinations of non-knitted women apparel exports from Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Greece, Romania, Turkey, the UK, Belgium, Austria, Spain and Kosovo, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Kosovo (with a CAGR of +X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-knitted women apparel exported from Bulgaria were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Belgium, Greece, the UK, Romania, Spain, Turkey and Kosovo, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Kosovo, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-knitted women apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Kosovo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kosovo (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Non-Knitted Women Apparel Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2021, imports of women's or girls' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) into Bulgaria reached X units, rising by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-knitted women apparel imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X units), Spain (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of non-knitted women apparel imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, Belgium, Greece, North Macedonia, Italy, Romania, Serbia and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest non-knitted women apparel suppliers to Bulgaria, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Turkey, North Macedonia, Belgium, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main suppliers, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 non-knitted women apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

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