Tablecloths and serviettes of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

The Bulgarian market for paper tablecloths and serviettes began the period with several major domestic producers, including Belahart, Zavod za Hartia Belovo, and Selena Paper, who were actively introducing new product segments such as disposable table covers and medical sheets. Despite these innovations, market volume declined from 5 574 tons in 2018 to 4 877 tons in 2019 and further to 3 948 tons in 2020.

A sharp turnaround occurred in 2021, with market volume surging to 6 664 tons. This recovery was primarily driven by the largest producer, Zavod za Hartia Belovo, expanding its export operations and other manufacturers investing in automation and modernization of production lines to meet rising demand. Growth continued in the following years, reaching 7 474 tons in 2023 and 7 816 tons in 2024.

Throughout the period, evolving consumer preferences towards higher-quality and more eco-friendly products, coupled with tightening hygiene and labeling regulations, influenced production standards and product offerings on the market.

Production paper tablecloths and serviettes in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Bulgaria's production of paper, cellulose wadding, or fiber tablecloths and serviettes declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 9,726 thousand US dollars, marking a significant drop of 14.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 11.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 11,944 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 8.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of paper, cellulose wadding, or fiber tablecloths and serviettes in Bulgaria decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Bulgaria produced 4,409 tonnes, representing an 18.6% year-on-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 25.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.4%. The peak was in 2018 at 6,038 tonnes, when the largest increase of 1.9% occurred.

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

Exports paper tablecloths and serviettes from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Bulgaria's export volume of paper, cellulose wadding, or fiber tablecloths and serviettes declined. In 2020, exports totaled 1,374 tonnes, a notable reduction of 11.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 15.6%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 5.0%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 1,554 tonnes, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 21.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Romania, and Germany were the primary destinations for Bulgaria's exports of paper, cellulose wadding, or fiber tablecloths and serviettes. Greece accounted for 50.7% of exports in kind, Romania for 16.5%, and Germany for 8.8%, together making up 76.1% of total exports.

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

After two years of increases, Bulgaria's exports of paper, cellulose wadding, or fiber tablecloths and serviettes in value terms declined. In 2020, exports were valued at 2,810 thousand US dollars, down by 14.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 22.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The peak value was in 2019 at 3,287 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 30.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Greece, Romania, and Germany contributed the most to Bulgaria's export value of paper, cellulose wadding, or fiber tablecloths and serviettes. Greece represented 45.2% of exports in value terms, Romania 18.7%, and Germany 8.7%, collectively accounting for 72.6% of total flows.

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

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

Imports paper tablecloths and serviettes to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Bulgaria's imports of paper, cellulose wadding, or fiber tablecloths and serviettes in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 913 tonnes, a modest decrease of 10.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 2.3%, averaging an annualized decline of 0.8%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 1,014 tonnes, with the largest increase in 2018 at 4.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Bulgaria's imports of paper, cellulose wadding, or fiber tablecloths and serviettes in kind were not heavily concentrated on a few key markets. North Macedonia and Greece each accounted for 15.5% of imports, while Slovakia made up 13.6%, together totaling only 44.6% of all 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

Bulgaria's imports of paper, cellulose wadding, or fiber tablecloths and serviettes in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 2,147 thousand US dollars, a drop of 9.9% from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2,390 thousand US dollars, when the largest increase of 12.8% occurred.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that Bulgaria's imports of paper, cellulose wadding, or fiber tablecloths and serviettes in value terms were not dominated by a few key destinations. Germany accounted for 16.6% of imports, Poland for 13.2%, and North Macedonia for 12.2%, together representing only 42.0% of total flows.

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

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