Not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

The Bulgarian market for unreinforced flexible plastic tubes and hoses began the period with strengthened local manufacturing after Plexistab Bulgaria, a domestic PVC hose producer, commissioned its modern Plovdiv facility with an annual capacity of over 3,000 tonnes. Market volume then contracted in 2019 before recovering through 2020 and 2021, approaching 12,800 tonnes.

From 2022, EU policies targeting reduced dependence on Russian energy sources influenced demand for related hoses and pipes, as seen in the growth of fuel-sector company V-Gas. The subsequent period saw increasing regulatory pressure on plastics, including proposed levies on plastic waste and bans on single-use items, which began reshaping industry conditions. Concurrently, Ukraine's Metinvest group acquired a pipe plant in Romania, a move with potential indirect effects on regional supply dynamics.

In 2024, market volume fell sharply to 4,741 tonnes, even as the sector continued to evolve with innovation and investment. The drip irrigation segment advanced through international players like Adritec Europe offering certified products, while manufacturers such as Viega promoted durable stainless-steel solutions for potable water systems. Domestic producer Plexistab Bulgaria sustained its competitiveness through ongoing upgrades to its production infrastructure.

Production not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Bulgaria's production of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 12 305 thousand US dollars, which is 30.5% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 107.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 27.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Bulgaria's production volume of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 820 tonnes, up by 54.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 148.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 35.5%.

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

Exports not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Exports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings from Bulgaria have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad reached 2 730 tonnes, a sharp increase of 89.3% over 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 220.8%, translating to an annualized rate of 47.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria's exports in kind of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Russia accounted for 11.2% of exports, Romania for 9.0%, and Germany for 7.9%, with these three countries together representing just 28.1% of total flows.

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

Export deliveries of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings from Bulgaria have increased for the third year running. In 2020, exports were recorded at 10 998 thousand US dollars, up by 49.3% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 169%, equating to an annualized rate of 39.1%.

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

The market base for Bulgaria's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad. Greece accounted for 13.3% of exports, Romania for 9.5%, and North Macedonia for 7.5%, with these three countries jointly representing just 30.3% of total flows, while the remaining 69.7% was shared among numerous other nations.

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

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

Imports not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, imports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings into Bulgaria totaled 12 081 tonnes, marking a steep gain of 28.5% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 59.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 19.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 54.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Czechia, and France were the primary suppliers of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings to Bulgaria. Romania accounted for 36.0% of imports in kind, Czechia for 16.8%, and France for 16.5%, with these three countries jointly representing 69.3% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The volume of imports of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings into Bulgaria has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 17 226 thousand US dollars, up by 14.6% over 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports grew by 39.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and Russia formed the key group of partners for Bulgaria's imports in value terms of not reinforced flexible tubes and hoses without fittings. Germany accounted for 34.6% of imports, Romania for 9.0%, and Russia for 8.2%, with these three countries jointly representing 51.8% 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