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Insulating glass units market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Bulgarian market for insulating glass units underwent significant fluctuations in physical volume. After maintaining a level around 3.45 million m² in 2018-2019, it abruptly halved to 1.66 million m² in 2020. The market volume then stabilized near this lower level in 2021 before showing a slight uptick to 1.79 million m² by 2024.

In monetary terms, the market's trajectory was more pronounced. From $58.4 million in 2018, it fell to $36.6 million in 2020. However, a strong recovery followed, with the market value climbing to $65.1 million by 2024. This rebound in value significantly outstripped the volume recovery, indicating a substantial rise in average prices or a shift in product mix toward higher-value units.

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, 2018-2021, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, 2024, K m²
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, 2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m²
  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, m²
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, m²
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, m²
    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/m²
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, m²
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, m²
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, m²
    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/m²
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, m²
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, m²
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, m²
    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/m²
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, m²
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2018-2024, m²
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, m²
    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/m²
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m²
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m²
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m²
  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 insulating glass units in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Bulgaria's production of insulating glass units declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 37 734 thousand US dollars, marking a steep 35.0% reduction compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 6.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 59 915 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 47.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.8%	(3.0%)	(35.0%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Bulgaria's production of insulating glass units declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 1 693 thousand square meters were produced, representing an abrupt 51.4% year-over-year fall. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 28.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 501 thousand square meters, which also experienced the largest increase of 48.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.2%	(0.4%)	(51.4%)	(10.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports insulating glass units from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, m²

Bulgaria's exports of insulating glass units increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 61 892 square meters, up by 12.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 2.1%, with an annualized rate of 0.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 50 668 square meters, which also saw the largest decline of 19.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, m²

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.8%)	8.7%	12.4%	(0.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Romania, Serbia, and Greece—together absorbed 75.8% of Bulgaria's total exports of insulating glass units 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

In 2020, Bulgaria's exports of insulating glass units stood at 2 651 thousand US dollars, indicating a solid 12.1% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 16.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 7.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 12.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.4%	(7.4%)	12.1%	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Serbia, and Malta were the principal buyers of insulating glass units from Bulgaria in value terms, accounting for 28.9%, 13.8%, and 10.8% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 53.5% of total exports in value terms.

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 insulating glass units to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, m²

Imports of insulating glass units into Bulgaria showed significant volatility during this period. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 289 square meters, which saw the largest decline of 8.4%. In 2019, imports experienced the largest increase of 138.4%. By 2020, shipments from abroad stood at 22 775 square meters, corresponding to a steep 31.1% increase versus the previous year. Overall, imports varied by a factor of 3.1 from the low in 2018 to the high in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bulgaria in kind, 2017-2020, m²

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.4%)	138.4%	31.1%	42.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of imports in volume terms was characterized by a strong dominance of Turkey, which accounted for 76.5% of total flows, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

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

Imports of insulating glass units into Bulgaria increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 547 thousand US dollars, representing a 19.9% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 70.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.7%	26.3%	19.9%	19.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Austria remained the key partner countries for imports in value terms, with a combined share of 85.2% of total flows; other partners accounted for the remainder.

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