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Common clay market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The common clay market in Bulgaria demonstrated relative stability in physical volume from 2018 to 2024, with annual consumption ranging between 736.9 and 770.5 thousand tons. The market is characterized by traditional clay extraction and processing, dominated by the state-owned enterprise Ogneuporni Glini AD as the key producer.

A notable development occurred in 2022 when Ogneuporni Glini AD reported a 60.5% surge in profit alongside a 3.3% revenue increase, signaling enhanced operational efficiency. This financial improvement took place even as the total market volume saw a moderate decline to 749.5 thousand tons, potentially reflecting a strategic focus on higher-value segments or export activities.

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, 2019-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2019-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2019-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2019-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2019-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2019-2024, 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 common clay in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Bulgaria's output of common clay was valued at 1 846 K $ US, representing a 0.9% increase compared to the previous year.

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	0.9%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Bulgaria produced 724.0 K t of common clay, marking a 1.8% decline from 2019.

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	(1.8%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports common clay from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Volumes dropped to their minimum in 2020 and peaked in 2018, showing a 28-fold shift. In 2020, Bulgaria's foreign common clay supplies totaled 15 t, a 77.8% decline versus the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 428 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 83.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 745.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	745.8%	(83.9%)	(77.8%)	(32.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Romania, Armenia, and North Macedonia played the leading roles in Bulgaria's exports of common clay in kind. Romania accounted for 66.3% of exports, Armenia for 12.3%, and North Macedonia for 8.4%, jointly taking 87.0% 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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest exports stood at in 2020, with the highest in 2018, reflecting a 5.9-fold gap. In 2020, Bulgaria exported 24 K $ US of common clay, down by 37.6% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 143 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 72.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 22.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.3%	(72.8%)	(37.6%)	(40.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the country structure of Bulgaria's exports in value terms was shaped primarily by Romania and North Macedonia, which together accounted for 81.5% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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 common clay to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Bulgaria's common clay import volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 37 681 t, corresponding to a steep rise of 37.0% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 38.4%, with a CAGR of 11.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 22 980 t, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 15.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.6%)	19.7%	37.0%	11.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, common clay to Bulgaria was supplied almost exclusively to Serbia, which absorbed 96.8% of total imports in kind.

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

After a two-year decline, cross-border shipments of common clay to Bulgaria increased. In 2020, imports totaled 1 856 K $ US, showing a steep gain of 31.3% year-over-year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 16.3%, with a CAGR of 5.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 413 K $ US, and the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.3%)	(1.3%)	31.3%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the country structure of Bulgaria's imports in value terms was shaped primarily by Serbia and Spain, which together accounted for 88.2% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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