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Non-electrical graphite or carbon articles market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the Bulgarian market for non-electrical graphite or carbon articles showed considerable volatility. After growing from 1.5 million USD to 1.7 million USD in 2019, the market size contracted sharply to 1.0 million USD in 2020. This was followed by a robust recovery, with the market expanding to 2.4 million USD in 2022 and reaching 2.7 million USD in 2023.

The market's fluctuations were driven by changes in both domestic production and net imports. Domestic production fell from 1.1 million USD in 2019 to 665 thousand USD in 2020, then gradually recovered to 1.3 million USD in 2023. Net imports, calculated as imports minus exports, also varied, contributing to the overall market dynamics.

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, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2023, 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 non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Bulgaria, the production value of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles reached its peak in 2019 at 1 075 thousand US dollars. However, in 2020, output declined significantly to 665 thousand US dollars, marking a 38.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 31.7%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 11.9%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 13.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.6%)	13.3%	(38.1%)	(11.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non-electrical graphite or carbon articles from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, kg

Exports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles from Bulgaria continued to decline for the second consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad amounted to 14 440 kilograms, reflecting a modest decrease of 5.1% compared to the prior year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 23 866 kilograms. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 30.7%, corresponding to an annualized decline of 11.5%. The most substantial decrease occurred in 2019, with a 36.3% fall, while the largest increase was observed in 2018, with a 14.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.6%	(36.3%)	(5.1%)	(11.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Germany, and Romania were the primary buyers of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles from Bulgaria, accounting for 40.7%, 10.6%, and 9.9% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 61.2% of Bulgaria's total exports in this category.

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 value of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles exported from Bulgaria fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, export volume stood at 726 thousand US dollars, down by 13.0% from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 934 thousand US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -6.5%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a 5.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	(10.8%)	(13.0%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland, Greece, and Czechia were the three largest markets for Bulgaria's exports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in value terms. Collectively, they accounted for 55.7% of the 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 non-electrical graphite or carbon articles to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, kg

Bulgaria's imports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 54 880 kilograms, showing a moderate drop of 3.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 33.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.3%)	(26.1%)	(3.8%)	(12.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Greece were the main sources of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles imported into Bulgaria, representing 38.3%, 20.6%, and 7.6% of imports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 66.5% of Bulgaria's total imports in this category.

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 non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 065 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp decrease of 28.6% compared to 2019. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 1 509 thousand US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 25.8%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 9.5%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a 5.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.2%	(1.2%)	(28.6%)	(9.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, China, and Austria were the three primary markets for Bulgaria's imports of non-electrical graphite or carbon articles in value terms. Together, they absorbed 53.7% of the 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