Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

The Bulgarian market for aluminium doors, windows, frames, and thresholds in physical terms grew substantially from 548 thousand units in 2018 to a peak of 860.5 thousand units in 2022, before receding to 695.1 thousand units in 2024. This period was characterized by a strong expansion during the middle years, with a notable contraction in the final year. In value terms, the market demonstrated consistent growth, rising from $90.9 million in 2018 to $121.7 million in 2022.

The market's peak in 2022 was supported by several product innovations and regulatory influences. Increased focus on energy efficiency and noise insulation led to the adoption of systems with improved thermal transmittance coefficients, such as the AWS 75.SI+. Product ranges expanded to include automation features and enhanced burglary resistance up to RC3 class, meeting rising consumer demand for security and convenience. Furthermore, regulatory requirements for accessibility, like the mandate for balcony door thresholds not exceeding 2 cm, directly influenced product design and installation practices. These developments stimulated consumer demand and contributed to the market's physical expansion that year.

The market's value growth, though more gradual than the physical volume increase at its peak, reflected sustained investment in higher-value products featuring these technological and regulatory advancements.

Production Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Bulgaria, the production value of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds reached 122.3 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 10.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 36.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 0.5%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, at 24.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Bulgaria's production of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 638.1 thousand units, representing a 17.2% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 37.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, K unit

Bulgaria's export volume of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 95.8 thousand units, showing a modest increase of 7.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 37.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Greece, and Germany were consistently the main destinations for Bulgaria's exports in kind. Belgium accounted for 28.9% of exports, Greece for 18.7%, and Germany for 11.9%, together making up 59.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Bulgaria's export value of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 26 348 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 9.3% improvement over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 40.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Belgium, Austria, and Greece—collectively absorbed 59.0% of Bulgaria's total export value for aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020

Imports Al doors, windows, frames and thresholds to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, K unit

Bulgaria's import volume of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 229.6 thousand units, which is 62.1% higher than in the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 727.6%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 102.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Turkey dominated Bulgaria's imports in kind, holding a 75.1% share of total flows, while other markets accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Bulgaria's import value of aluminum doors, windows, frames, and thresholds declined in 2020. Imports totaled 2 676 thousand US dollars, down by 35.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 5.8%, with an annualized rate of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 158 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 40.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Germany, and Turkey were consistently the leading sources for Bulgaria's imports in value terms. Greece contributed 31.3% of imports, Germany 14.1%, and Turkey 10.6%, together comprising 55.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2017-2020