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Dental fittings market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The dental fittings market in Bulgaria saw consistent growth from 2018 to 2021, with market size rising from 11.4 million US dollars to 18.2 million US dollars. This 60% increase was marked by a particularly sharp jump of 49% in 2021. Over this period, domestic production more than doubled, while imports recovered after declines in 2019 and 2020.

From 2022 to 2024, import values remained elevated, peaking at 11.7 million US dollars in 2023 before a slight dip to 10.9 million in 2024. Exports also grew, reaching 1.3 million US dollars in 2023, suggesting increased international activity by Bulgarian suppliers.

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, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2021, 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 dental fittings in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Bulgaria's production of dental fittings has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 7 775 thousand US dollars, marking a 13.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 128.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 31.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	67.3%	20.0%	13.8%	31.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dental fittings from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, kg

Bulgaria's exports of dental fittings have rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2020, exports totaled 1 244 kilograms, up 25.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 6%, translating to an annualized decrease of 2.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 991 kilograms, which also saw the largest decline of 16.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.0%)	(16.9%)	25.6%	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Bulgaria's dental fittings exports in volume terms were Russia, accounting for 25.6% of exports, Lebanon with 25.5%, and the United States at 12.0%. Together, these three countries represented 63.1% of total export 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 for dental fittings exports in value terms showed significant fluctuations during this period. Bulgaria exported 303 thousand US dollars worth of dental fittings in 2020, a 42.4% increase from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 90 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 24.5%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 135.6%. Overall, export volumes peaked in 2020 and hit their lowest point in 2018, with a 3.4-fold difference between these years.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.5%)	135.6%	42.4%	36.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Arab Emirates led as the top destination for Bulgaria's dental fittings exports in value terms, accounting for 25.5% of exports. Israel followed with 13.0%, and Lebanon with 12.2%. Collectively, these three countries made up 50.7% 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 dental fittings to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of dental fittings into Bulgaria displayed irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. In 2020, imports amounted to 23 605 kilograms, showing a sharp year-over-year increase of 81.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 13 020 kilograms, which also saw the largest decline of 36.9%. Imports varied significantly, with a 1.8-fold difference between the high in 2020 and the low in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.2%	(36.9%)	81.3%	9.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the leading source for Bulgaria's dental fittings imports in volume terms, representing 27.2% of imports. Turkey accounted for 15.7%, and China for 13.2%. Together, these three countries contributed 56.1% of total import 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 dental fittings in value terms have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 4 787 thousand US dollars, down 11.3% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 5.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 811 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 27.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.7%	(7.1%)	(11.3%)	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany dominated Bulgaria's dental fittings imports in value terms, accounting for 31.5% of imports. Switzerland followed with 15.4%, and the United States with 12.2%. These three countries together comprised 59.1% of total import flows.

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