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Plastic furniture market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The plastic furniture market in Bulgaria experienced significant expansion from 2018 to 2024, with its total value rising from $13.4 million to $23.8 million. Domestic production more than doubled over this period, while imports also increased substantially, contributing to a notable surge in market size in 2021.

In 2024, the market reached its highest level, supported by record consumption in the furniture sector and the implementation of key European regulations. The EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), effective from July 2024, introduced new requirements for durability and recyclability, directly influencing plastic furniture production. This was accompanied by a shift in consumer preferences towards eco-friendly products and greater use of recycled materials, which further stimulated market activity.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  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 plastic furniture in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Bulgaria's plastic furniture production has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 8 925 thousand US dollars, marking a strong year-on-year increase of 12.4%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 42.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.9%	6.8%	12.4%	12.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic furniture from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest export volume occurred in 2017, while the highest was reached in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.2 times. In 2020, plastic furniture exports from Bulgaria stood at 299 tonnes, representing a dramatic rise of 158.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 17.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.6%	(17.3%)	158.5%	47.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Romania, the United Kingdom, and Greece—together accounted for 59.0% of Bulgaria's total plastic furniture exports in volume terms.

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

In 2020, plastic furniture shipments from Bulgaria abroad reached 1 232 thousand US dollars, constituting an advance of 60.3% from 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 86.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.8%	(8.3%)	60.3%	23.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania (28.1% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (16.6%), and Greece (7.4%) were the leading destinations in Bulgaria's export structure, with a combined share of 52.1% of total 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 plastic furniture to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, plastic furniture import volumes in Bulgaria increased. In 2020, Bulgaria imported a total of 2 283 tonnes of plastic furniture, amounting to a limited year-on-year increase of 7.4%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 283 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.6%)	(3.6%)	7.4%	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China (35.4% of imports in volume terms), Turkey (28.8%), and Italy (20.1%) formed the key group of partners for Bulgaria's plastic furniture imports, jointly representing 84.3% of total flows.

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

After a two-year decline, plastic furniture import shipments to Bulgaria from abroad increased. In 2020, import volume reached 7 089 thousand US dollars, which is 8.0% more compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 4.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 6 562 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.4%)	(4.2%)	8.0%	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China (45.3% of imports in value terms), Turkey (18.6%), and Italy (15.5%) made the biggest contribution to Bulgaria's imports, jointly accounting for 79.4% of total 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