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Leather apparel market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for leather apparel in Bulgaria contracted sharply from 3.0 million USD in 2018 to 0.6 million USD in 2020. The decline accelerated in 2020 when global supply chains were disrupted after Hermes closed production facilities in France due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the availability of leather goods.

Imports of leather apparel began recovering in 2021 and reached 5.0 million USD by 2024. This growth was driven by the emergence of new synthetic and vegan leather products, a sustained consumer shift towards sustainable and luxury fashion items, and the expansion of e-commerce as a primary distribution channel.

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
1. 4.1. In value
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  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, 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 leather apparel in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Bulgaria's leather apparel production has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, output was valued at 236.6 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp 44.5% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 68.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 32.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.8%)	(37.0%)	(44.5%)	(32.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports leather apparel from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports varied by a factor of 19, reaching their lowest point in 2017 and peaking in 2019. In 2020, Bulgaria's leather apparel exports were recorded at 45.3 tonnes, representing an 86.6% decrease from 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 337.2 tonnes, with the largest increase that year reaching 472.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	236.3%	472.3%	(86.6%)	37.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malta, France, and Italy were the main destinations for Bulgaria's leather apparel exports in volume terms. Malta accounted for 62.1% of exports, France for 13.4%, and Italy for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 88.0% 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

In 2020, Bulgaria's leather apparel export value totaled 2 293 thousand US dollars, down 31.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 25.5%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 9.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 344 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year reaching 39.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.2%)	39.5%	(31.4%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Italy, France, and Romania were the key partners for Bulgaria's leather apparel exports in value terms. Italy accounted for 32.4% of exports, France for 30.7%, and Romania for 17.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 80.4% 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 leather apparel to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Bulgaria's leather apparel imports have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports reached 49.3 tonnes, showing a significant 12.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 71.5%, with an average annual decline rate of 34.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(54.3%)	(28.7%)	(12.5%)	(34.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Austria, Turkey, and Italy were the largest contributors to Bulgaria's leather apparel imports in volume terms. Austria accounted for 36.5% of imports, Turkey for 22.5%, and Italy for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 69.4% 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 leather apparel imports have declined for two consecutive years. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 641 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 30.1% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 39.6%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 15.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 765 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year reaching 9.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.0%	(20.8%)	(30.1%)	(15.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Spain, and Cyprus consistently remained the main sources for Bulgaria's leather apparel imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 28.6% of imports, Spain for 17.8%, and Cyprus for 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented 56.6% 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