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Chalk and dolomite market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The chalk and dolomite market in Bulgaria, measured in physical volume, saw a slight contraction to 155.5 thousand tons in 2020 from 164.0 thousand tons the previous year. A pronounced expansion followed in 2021, with market volume rising to 215.1 thousand tons. This growth nearly halted in 2022, as volume reached 217.2 thousand tons, indicating a period of stabilization.

In value terms, the market remained steady at approximately 1.23 million US dollars in 2019 and 2020. A sharp increase of over 50% occurred in 2021, lifting the market value to 1.85 million dollars. This was followed by a decline to 1.67 million dollars in 2022. The period was characterized by a steady rise in domestic production, which increased from 167.5 thousand tons in 2020 to 228.4 thousand tons in 2022.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2022
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2019-2022
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2019-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2022, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chalk and dolomite in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Bulgaria's chalk and dolomite production was valued at 1 416 thousand US dollars, representing a 1.3% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 15.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(1.3%)	(5.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Bulgaria produced 167.5 thousand tonnes of chalk and dolomite, showing a moderate year-over-year decline of 5.3%. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 25.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(5.3%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chalk and dolomite from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. In 2018, exports reached their lowest point at 44 tonnes, followed by a dramatic increase to 14 312 tonnes in 2019, representing a 322-fold variation between these two years. In 2020, Bulgaria exported 13 330 tonnes of chalk and dolomite, which was 6.9% lower than in 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 68.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 32 148.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(68.7%)	32 148.5%	(6.9%)	354.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria's chalk and dolomite exports were almost exclusively directed to Romania, which accounted for 100.0% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed period. In 2017, exports reached their lowest value, followed by a peak in 2019 at 378.7 thousand US dollars, creating a 147-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, chalk and dolomite deliveries from Bulgaria totaled 365.2 thousand US dollars, marking a 3.6% decrease from 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 3 050.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	365.9%	3 050.7%	(3.6%)	421.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Bulgaria's chalk and dolomite exports in value terms were almost entirely tied to Romania, which accounted for 99.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chalk and dolomite to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Bulgaria's chalk and dolomite import volume declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 1 328 tonnes, which marked a moderate year-over-year decrease of 6.2%. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.6%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 12.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.5%)	(12.9%)	(6.2%)	(12.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece was the dominant source for Bulgaria's chalk and dolomite imports, accounting for 80.8% of total imports in volume terms, with the remaining flows distributed among multiple smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Bulgaria imported approximately 175.6 thousand US dollars worth of chalk and dolomite, showing a slight increase of 2.5% compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 171.3 thousand US dollars, while the maximum occurred in 2018 at 267.5 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 36.0%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 25.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.2%	(36.0%)	2.5%	(6.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Greece (62.8% of imports in value terms), Romania (11.3%), and Spain (10.5%) together accounted for 84.6% of Bulgaria's total chalk and dolomite imports in value terms, serving as the main sources for these products.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io