Plastic doors, windows and frames market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Bulgarian market for plastic doors and windows expanded in physical volume from 587 thousand units to 1.1 million units. This growth was fueled by the expansion of product ranges, including new PVC profile systems and decorative foils from manufacturers like VEKA, as well as a global trend favoring PVC constructions in new building and renovation projects.

Innovations such as thinner, more energy-efficient frames and the increased use of insulating sandwich panels for doors improved product attractiveness. The period also saw the emergence of new segments like designer interior doors, which further stimulated consumer demand.

Later regulatory changes began to shape the market. The introduction of environmental rules targeting certain plastic products in 2021 was followed by stricter fire safety certification requirements in 2022, mandating CE marking according to EN 16034 for fire-resistant doors, which affected production standards and market access for these specialized products.

Production plastic doors, windows and frames in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Bulgaria's production of plastic doors, windows, and frames declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 172.4 million US dollars, marking a significant 10.6% decrease from the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 192.9 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 14.1% occurring in 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production grew by 3.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Bulgaria's production volume of plastic doors, windows, and frames fell after two years of increases. In 2020, 1.212 million units were produced, representing a sharp 21.9% drop compared to 2019. Production reached its highest point in 2019 at 1.553 million units, with the largest annual growth of 18.4% also recorded that year. From 2017 to 2020, total production rose by 2.6%, translating to a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%.

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

Exports plastic doors, windows and frames from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, K unit

Bulgaria's export volume of plastic doors, windows, and frames declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 671,000 units, down 11.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 28.8%, with a compound annual decline rate of 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Greece consistently accounted for 80.8% of Bulgaria's total exports in volume, highlighting a highly concentrated market structure with numerous smaller markets making up the remainder.

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's export value of plastic doors, windows, and frames increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 32.134 million US dollars, up 3.3% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 23.2%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 7.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Greece, Italy, and Serbia were the top three markets, collectively absorbing 74.5% of Bulgaria's total export value for plastic doors, windows, and frames.

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

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

Imports plastic doors, windows and frames to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, K unit

Bulgaria's import volume of plastic doors, windows, and frames rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 575,000 units, surging 143.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume increased by 589.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 90.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and Romania dominated Bulgaria's import volume for plastic doors, windows, and frames, accounting for 68.2%, 11.2%, and 10.6% respectively, totaling 90.0% of all 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

Bulgaria's import value of plastic doors, windows, and frames dropped sharply in 2020, recording 2.256 million US dollars, a 25.9% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 5.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 38.2%, with a compound annual decline rate of 14.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania, Germany, and Turkey were the primary sources for Bulgaria's imports by value, representing 43.4%, 18.6%, and 14.9% respectively, together making up 77.0% of total import value for plastic doors, windows, and frames.

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

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