Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, investments in production capacity and the use of high-quality raw materials enhanced the competitiveness of Bulgarian rigid plastic tube manufacturers, supporting subsequent growth in production and export volumes.

From 2018 to 2024, the market's physical volume expanded, peaking in 2023 at 31 890 t, while its value in U.S. dollars declined substantially due to a surge in export shipments that diverted product from the domestic market.

By 2024, both imports and exports had retreated from their earlier highs, but domestic production continued to rise, reaching 17 204 t, which increased local supply and stabilized the market volume in kind at 29 433 t.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Bulgaria's output of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses was valued at 27 239 thousand US dollars, marking a slight increase of 3.0% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 27 716 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 3.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2019, Bulgaria produced 15 537 tonnes of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses, remaining relatively stable compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, production grew by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%.

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

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Bulgaria's exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 11 367 tonnes, showing a sharp uptick of 74.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 148.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 35.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Romania, and Hungary were the primary buyers of Bulgaria's rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses in terms of volume. Greece accounted for 43.5% of exports, Romania for 24.8%, and Hungary for 6.2%, together making up 74.5% of total exports in kind.

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 exports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 41 390 thousand US dollars, up by 156.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 305.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 59.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Romania, and Germany were the main destinations for Bulgaria's rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses in value terms. Greece accounted for 26.8% of exports, Romania for 17.3%, and Germany for 16.0%, together absorbing 60.0% of total export value.

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

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

Imports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Bulgaria's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 20 565 tonnes, representing a 25.3% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 65.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, North Macedonia, Turkey, and Serbia formed the main cluster of markets for Bulgaria's imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses in terms of volume. North Macedonia accounted for 35.0% of imports, Turkey for 22.6%, and Serbia for 14.9%, together comprising 72.4% of total import flows.

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 imports of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached approximately 40 211 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 25.1% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 69%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, North Macedonia, Turkey, and Serbia were the largest suppliers of rigid plastic tubes, pipes, and hoses to Bulgaria in value terms. North Macedonia accounted for 30.9% of imports, Turkey for 18.4%, and Serbia for 12.3%, together forming 61.6% of total import value.

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

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