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Not calcined or sintered dolomite 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 for not calcined or sintered dolomite in Bulgaria saw a notable contraction in 2020, with volume falling to 134 thousand tonnes. This was followed by a period of rapid expansion, as the market grew by over 46% in 2021 to reach 196 thousand tonnes and continued to a peak of 202 thousand tonnes in 2022.

This growth was underpinned by a significant increase in domestic production, which rose from 147 thousand tonnes in 2020 to 214 thousand tonnes in 2022. While imports saw a temporary rise during this period, the market remained predominantly supplied by local output, with a consistent portion of production being exported.

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, 2019-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2022, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2022, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 not calcined or sintered dolomite in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Bulgaria's output of not calcined or sintered dolomite was valued at 562.5 thousand US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 0.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 31.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(0.6%)	(11.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Bulgaria produced 147.2 thousand tonnes of not calcined or sintered dolomite, which is 5.2% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 28.1%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 10.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(5.2%)	(10.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports not calcined or sintered dolomite from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 27 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 14 299 tonnes, representing a 524-fold difference. In 2020, exports from Bulgaria totaled 13 328 tonnes, reflecting a modest decrease of 6.8% compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 80.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019, surging by 52 278.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(80.0%)	52 278.6%	(6.8%)	360.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria's exports in kind were entirely concentrated on Romania, which accounted for 100.0% of total 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

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Export values hit their lowest in 2018 at 0.2 thousand US dollars and reached their highest in 2019 at 372.1 thousand US dollars, varying by 1 543 times. In 2020, deliveries from Bulgaria were recorded at 364.6 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a small loss of 2.0% over the past year. The largest decline was in 2018, falling by 79.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019, jumping by 154 158.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(79.2%)	154 158.6%	(2.0%)	580.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Bulgaria's export value was heavily dependent on Romania, with this market accounting for 100.0% of total exports in value terms for not calcined or sintered dolomite.

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 not calcined or sintered dolomite to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Bulgaria's imports of not calcined or sintered dolomite declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 97 tonnes, down by 24.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 78.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -39.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.1%)	(31.0%)	(24.5%)	(39.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Germany were the dominant sources for Bulgaria's imports in kind of not calcined or sintered dolomite, jointly accounting for 86.1% of total flows, while the remaining volume was distributed among smaller markets.

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

Foreign supplies of not calcined or sintered dolomite to Bulgaria declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 18.0 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 61.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -27.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.1%)	(16.6%)	(8.6%)	(27.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, Germany and Turkey were the main sources for Bulgaria's imports in value terms, jointly taking 81.7% of total flows, while the residual share was split among other markets.

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