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Scouring pastes and powders market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Bulgarian market for scouring pastes and powders declined in physical volume by over 900 tons. The most pronounced drop occurred between 2018 and 2020, when market size fell from 1 944 tons to 1 158 tons. After 2020, the volume stabilized, ending at 1 022 tons in 2024.

In value terms, measured in thousand USD, the market followed a similar downward trajectory from 2 132 thousand USD in 2018 to a low of 909 thousand USD in 2022. However, 2023 saw a sharp recovery to 1 413 thousand USD, suggesting shifts in pricing or product mix. The value then moderated to 1 197 thousand USD in 2024.

Overall, the period was marked by a contraction in both volume and value compared to 2018, with a temporary value rebound in 2023 that did not fully reverse the earlier decline.

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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018, 2020, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2020, 2023-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018, 2020-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018, 2020-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2020, 2023-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018, 2020-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  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 scouring pastes and powders in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. From the low point in 2020 to the high in 2018, {context} volumes varied by a factor of 1.6. In 2020, Bulgaria's output of scouring pastes and powders was valued at 947 000 US dollars, representing a sharp increase of 30.3% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	30.3%	n/a	n/a	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Bulgaria produced 759 tonnes of scouring pastes and powders, marking a significant decline of 12.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 50.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.6%)	n/a	n/a	(20.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports scouring pastes and powders from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Bulgaria's cross-border shipments of scouring pastes and powders increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 127.8 tonnes, showing a substantial rise of 314.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 667.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 97.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.3%	40.0%	314.5%	97.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany accounted for 55.6% of exports in kind, Belgium for 18.6%, and the Netherlands for 12.6%. Together, these three countries contributed 86.9% of total export flows.

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

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. The period saw a trough in 2017 and a peak in 2020, with a fivefold fluctuation. In 2020, Bulgaria exported 208 900 US dollars worth of scouring pastes and powders, amounting to a sharp rise of 174.7% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	88.0%	(3.6%)	174.7%	70.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the main buyer with 39.7% of exports in value terms, followed by Germany at 31.7% and Belgium at 10.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 81.6% of total exports in value terms.

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 scouring pastes and powders to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

Bulgaria's cross-border shipments of scouring pastes and powders declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 526.8 tonnes, which is 9.9% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.9%)	(6.6%)	(9.9%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Romania and Turkey together captured 81.8% of total imports in kind, with the remaining flows distributed thinly across other markets.

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

Foreign supplies of scouring pastes and powders to Bulgaria declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 623 000 US dollars, down by 3.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 693 500 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 6.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 6.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	(6.8%)	(3.6%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Romania played the leading role in imports in value terms with 51.9%, followed by Turkey at 11.6% and Germany at 9.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 73.2% of total import flows of scouring pastes and powders to Bulgaria.

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