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Slaked market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Bulgarian slaked lime market showed significant volume volatility from 2018 to 2024. It expanded sharply to 11 thousand tons in 2019, but then entered a sustained contraction phase, falling to 6.6 thousand tons by 2022. This represented a decline of over 40% from the market's peak within a three-year period.

A partial rebound to 7.1 thousand tons occurred in 2023, though volume decreased again to 6.8 thousand tons in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a different path, with the total value rising to $779 thousand in 2023 despite lower physical volume, indicating changes in average prices or the product mix.

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, 2018-2024
    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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  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, 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 slaked in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Slaked production in Bulgaria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 473.6 thousand US dollars, which is 19.5% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 21.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	(1.7%)	(19.5%)	(7.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Bulgaria produced 8,015 tonnes of slaked, marking a sharp decline of 26.3% compared to 2019. Production peaked in 2019 at 10,872 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 25.1% recorded that year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 24.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	25.1%	(26.3%)	(8.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports slaked from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Bulgaria's slaked exports totaled 11.8 tonnes, showing little change from 2019. Between 2018 and 2020, exports decreased by 16.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania and France were the dominant buyers of slaked from Bulgaria, together accounting for 98.1% of total exports in volume. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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, $ US

In 2020, slaked deliveries from Bulgaria amounted to 1,990 US dollars, with minimal change compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, exports decreased by 57.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -24.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Romania consistently accounted for 70.1% of Bulgaria's slaked exports in value terms, indicating a high concentration on this market. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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 slaked to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 52.6 tonnes, with the largest annual decline of 8.7% recorded that year. In 2019, imports surged by 187.6%, and in 2020, Bulgaria imported 341.0 tonnes of slaked, marking an increase of 125.4% over the previous year. Overall, imports fluctuated 6.5 times between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.7%)	187.6%	125.4%	80.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey (39.8% of imports in volume), Czechia (34.1%), and Germany (14.0%) stood out as the main sources for Bulgaria's slaked imports, together representing 87.9% 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, $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values reached their minimum in 2018 at 8,471 US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 57.7% recorded that year. In 2020, Bulgaria imported 75,756 US dollars worth of slaked, reflecting a rise of 287.0% compared to 2019. Overall, import levels fluctuated 8.9 times between the high of 2020 and the low of 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(57.7%)	131.1%	287.0%	55.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Czechia (54.2% of imports in value terms), Germany (19.8%), and Turkey (14.9%) formed the core of Bulgaria's slaked imports, together accounting for 88.8% 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