Bulgaria: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls shrank to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports from Bulgaria

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Bulgaria soared to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed temperate growth. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Bulgaria.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for North Macedonia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Turkey ($X) and Moldova ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported from Bulgaria worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Iran and North Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

North Macedonia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imported into Bulgaria dropped to X tons, approximately mirroring 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Bulgaria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovenia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Bulgaria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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