Desktop computers market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

The desktop computer market in Bulgaria, measured in value terms, showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2020. Market size jumped from 4.9 million US dollars in 2018 to nearly 8.0 million in 2019, before contracting to 6.4 million in 2020. This trajectory occurred alongside a steady decline in domestic production value, which fell from 2.0 million to 1.8 million US dollars over the same period, and large swings in both imports and exports.

From 2021 onward, comprehensive market size data is unavailable due to missing production figures. However, trade data indicates sustained activity, with annual imports fluctuating between 8.5 and 10.0 million US dollars and exports ranging from 4.8 to 6.3 million US dollars. These trade flows suggest the market continued to be supplied primarily through imports after 2020.

Production desktop computers in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Bulgaria's desktop computer production has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1,780 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.7% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 48.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 19.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

After two years of decline, desktop computer production in Bulgaria saw an increase. In 2020, 3,722 units were produced, representing a moderate uptick of 7.9% compared to 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 29.8%, averaging an annualized decline of 11.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 3,448 units, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 28.0%.

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

Exports desktop computers from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, unit

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Bulgaria exported 14,375 units of desktop computers, down by 40.3% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 24,076 units, which also saw the largest increase of 172.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Greece, and Georgia were the leading destinations for Bulgaria's desktop computer exports in kind. Turkey accounted for 31.4% of exports, Greece for 15.0%, and Georgia for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented 58.4% 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

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports bottomed out in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of exported desktop computers from Bulgaria totaled 3,487 thousand US dollars, down by 46.9% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3,117 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 6,571 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 110.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Cyprus, and Switzerland played notable roles as buyers of desktop computers from Bulgaria in value terms. Germany accounted for 28.0% of exports, Cyprus for 9.5%, and Switzerland for 8.0%. However, their combined share reached only 45.5% of total exports, indicating a diverse market with many other partners.

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

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

Imports desktop computers to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, unit

In 2020, Bulgaria imported 37,185 units of desktop computers, down by 1.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 14.2%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 4.5%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 29,684 units, while the maximum was in 2019 at 37,695 units. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 8.8%, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 27.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Finland were the top suppliers of desktop computers to Bulgaria in kind. Germany accounted for 25.6% of imports, the United Kingdom for 20.3%, and Finland for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 54.9% of total imports.

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

Volatility characterized the market during these years. Import volumes bottomed out in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of desktop computer imports to Bulgaria was 8,120 thousand US dollars, down by 35.9% year-on-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 12,661 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 110.9%.

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

During 2017–2020, Slovakia, Germany, and Hungary were important suppliers of desktop computers to Bulgaria in value terms. Slovakia accounted for 16.3% of imports, Germany for 13.2%, and Hungary for 10.5%. Their combined share reached 39.9% of total imports, with the remaining 60.1% distributed among many other partners.

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

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