Non-upholstered metal-frame seats market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-upholstered metal-frame seats in Bulgaria saw substantial expansion from 2018 to 2024, with total market volume increasing from 2.5 million units to over 12 million units. This rise was primarily fueled by a dramatic increase in imports, which grew from 1.1 million units to nearly 11.9 million units over the period. Domestic production, in contrast, fell significantly, while export levels fluctuated.

By 2024, the broader Bulgarian furniture market was projected to grow moderately, with rising demand for imported furniture from key suppliers like China, Turkey, and Germany. A shift from low to moderate market competition concentration indicated a more balanced competitive landscape, which supported continued import growth for metal-frame seats.

Production non-upholstered metal-frame seats in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of non-upholstered metal-frame seats in Bulgaria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 11 893 thousand US dollars, marking a steep drop of 54.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 60.7%, which equates to an annualized decline rate of 26.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 30 536 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 1.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Production of non-upholstered metal-frame seats in Bulgaria increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 1 797 thousand units were produced, showing a slight gain of 1.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%.

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

Exports non-upholstered metal-frame seats from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, K unit

Bulgaria's export volume of non-upholstered metal-frame seats increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 439.9 thousand units, representing a strong rise of 14.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 330.8 thousand units, with the largest decline that year at 28.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 16.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in kind was scattered, with Italy accounting for 26.0% of exports, Spain for 12.3%, and the United Kingdom for 6.9%. Together, these three countries made up just 45.2% of total flows, and no single partner emerged as clearly dominant.

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

Bulgaria exported 20 389 thousand US dollars worth of non-upholstered metal-frame seats in 2020, representing a robust gain of 13.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 34.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 10.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 33.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms remained highly diversified. Italy accounted for 25.9% of exports, Spain for 12.4%, and the United Kingdom for 7.0%, together making up only 45.3% of total flows. A long tail of smaller markets constituted the remaining 54.7%.

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

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

Imports non-upholstered metal-frame seats to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, K unit

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports varied significantly, with a low in 2018 at 1 101.8 thousand units and a high in 2019 at 4 280.1 thousand units, showing a 3.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import volume stood at 3 543.4 thousand units, indicating a strong decrease of 17.2% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 25.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 288.5%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Bulgaria's import volume of non-upholstered metal-frame seats increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 15 919 thousand US dollars, constituting a strong improvement of 11.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 163.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 38.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China, Vietnam, and Poland remained the key directions for imports in value terms. China accounted for 54.5% of imports, Vietnam for 15.3%, and Poland for 12.1%, together taking 82.0% of total flows.

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

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