Rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

The Bulgarian market for rigid PVC pipes and tubes expanded significantly in physical volume from 6 143 t in 2018 to 8 961 t in 2020. This growth was driven by the material's diverse applications in construction, automotive, and electronics industries, supported by technological innovations such as antimicrobial additives that improved product properties and stimulated demand.

Following the 2020 peak, market volume moderated to 8 591 t in 2021, then stabilized around 8 800 t in 2023-2024. In value terms, the market surged from USD 8.7 million in 2018 to USD 17.5 million in 2023, indicating changes in pricing or product composition, before declining to USD 15.1 million in 2024.

Production rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Bulgaria's production of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 7 804 thousand US dollars, marking a 12.0% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 46.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 13.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Bulgaria produced 5 923 tonnes of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses, showing a slight decline of 1.5% compared to the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 36.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.9%. The lowest output was in 2018 at 4 325 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 6 011 tonnes. The most significant growth was recorded in 2019, at 39.0%.

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

Exports rigid plastic tubes, pipes and hoses of PVC from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Bulgaria exported 323 tonnes of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses, representing a sharp decrease of 20.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 31.3%, averaging an annual decline of 11.8%. The largest increase was in 2019, at 7.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Romania, Serbia, and Moldova—collectively accounted for 56.7% of Bulgaria's total exports of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses in volume terms.

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 PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses in 2020 were valued at 701 thousand US dollars, showing a modest reduction of 1.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 11.8%, with a compound annual decline of 4.1%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 672 thousand US dollars, with the largest drop that year at 15.4%. The biggest increase occurred in 2019, at 5.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Romania, Serbia, and Spain were the top destinations for Bulgaria's exports of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses in value terms. Romania accounted for 23.1%, Serbia for 17.5%, and Spain for 14.1%, together making up 54.7% 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 of PVC to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Bulgaria's imports of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 3 361 tonnes, up by 32.5% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 71.4%, with an average annual increase of 19.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Serbia, Turkey, and Greece were the main sources of Bulgaria's imports of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses in volume terms. Serbia contributed 43.5%, Turkey 18.4%, and Greece 12.1%, collectively representing 74.1% 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 import data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market. The lowest import value was in 2017, while the highest was in 2020, with a 2.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Bulgaria imported rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses worth a total of value_last_year thousand US dollars, indicating a year-over-year surge of 100.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 6.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Serbia, Spain, and Turkey were the leading suppliers of rigid plastic PVC tubes, pipes, and hoses to Bulgaria in value terms. Serbia accounted for 35.9%, Spain for 21.5%, and Turkey for 17.2%, together comprising 74.6% 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