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Christmas festivity articles market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Bulgarian market for Christmas festivity articles grew substantially in value from around $3.1 million in 2018 to over $7.6 million in 2024. This overall doubling of market size was accompanied by fluctuations, including a notable increase in 2019 followed by a slight decline in 2020.

The years 2021 and 2022 saw vigorous growth, with the market expanding by approximately 31% each year. After stabilizing near $5.8 million in 2023, the market surged again in 2024, reaching a new peak.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Christmas festivity articles in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. From 2017 to 2018, the peak-to-trough amplitude was 1.9 times. In 2020, Bulgaria's output of Christmas festivity articles was valued at 999 K $ US, representing a 2.1% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 088 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 6.2% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with an 89.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	89.6%	(6.2%)	(2.1%)	20.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports Christmas festivity articles from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Bulgaria's export volume of Christmas festivity articles increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 93.7 t, showing a significant uptick of 23.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 378.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 68.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	75.9%	120.0%	23.7%	68.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Romania, and Greece were the principal destinations for exports in kind, accounting for 39.5%, 24.9%, and 7.5% of exports respectively. Together, they represented 72.0% of total flows.

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

Bulgaria's exports of Christmas festivity articles increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 754 K $ US, which is 38.3% greater compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 148.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 35.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.4%	25.4%	38.3%	35.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Romania, and Turkey were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of exports in value terms, accounting for 26.1%, 18.2%, and 17.0% of exports respectively. Their combined share reached 61.3% of total 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 Christmas festivity articles to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Bulgaria imported a total of 542.8 t of Christmas festivity articles in 2020, representing a 13.8% contraction from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 502.8 t, while the maximum was in 2019 at 629.8 t. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 25.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.8%)	25.3%	(13.8%)	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Greece, and Germany were the principal destinations for imports in kind, accounting for 69.8%, 7.5%, and 4.3% of imports respectively. Together, they represented 81.7% of total flows.

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

Bulgaria's imports of Christmas festivity articles increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 3 127 K $ US, marking a 3.5% increase versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 71.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.0%	24.7%	3.5%	19.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Germany headed the ranking of suppliers of Christmas festivity articles to Bulgaria, accounting for 51.2%, 9.9%, and 9.5% of imports in value terms respectively. Their combined share reached 70.5% of total imports.

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