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Trunks, suitcases and similar containers market in Bulgaria

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market for trunks and suitcases in Bulgaria was valued at 7.4 million dollars. Changes in low-cost airline policies regarding cabin baggage created specific demand for compliant suitcases, while growing interest in men's bags as a fashion accessory stimulated a new product segment. State-owned manufacturers like Zarena AD remained active players. However, the market size contracted to 6.7 million dollars in 2019.

By 2021, an international trend of rising sales of men's and unisex bags in the United States resonated in Bulgaria, boosting interest in new product varieties. By 2024, the market had expanded to 8.7 million dollars, supported by a stable economic environment and the continuing influence of airline baggage policies on consumer preferences. Key producers, including private companies like Marcia Bags EOOD, maintained their operations throughout the period.

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 value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2019, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bulgaria
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2021, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2019, 2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bulgaria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 trunks, suitcases and similar containers in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Bulgaria's output of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers was valued at 314.3 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.9% decline 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	n/a	(10.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports trunks, suitcases and similar containers from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Bulgaria's export volume of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers reached 150 tonnes, showing a gradual reduction of 7.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 8.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 2.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 125 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 161 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a drop of 9.0%, and the largest increase was in 2019 with a rise of 28.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	28.7%	(7.0%)	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Greece, and Italy remained the top buyers of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers from Bulgaria, accounting for 40.4%, 10.7%, and 9.8% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 60.9% of total exports in kind.

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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Bulgaria's export volumes in value terms hit a low in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.9 times. In 2020, Bulgaria exported 3,842 thousand US dollars of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers, down by 5.1% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4,050 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 131.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	67.7%	131.8%	(5.1%)	54.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the Netherlands formed the main cluster of markets for Bulgaria's exports in value terms, with shares of 20.9%, 20.4%, and 14.2%, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 55.5% of total export flows.

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 trunks, suitcases and similar containers to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, foreign supplies of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers to Bulgaria declined. In 2020, import volume came to 641 tonnes, indicating a sharp drop of 49.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 42.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1,263 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 8.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.5%	4.1%	(49.2%)	(16.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—China, Belgium, and Germany—together absorbed 78.2% of total imports in kind of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers to Bulgaria.

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

After a two-year increase, deliveries of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers to Bulgaria declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 6,868 thousand US dollars, down by 34.4% versus the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 10,463 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 at 29.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.9%	19.4%	(34.4%)	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Spain, and Belgium formed the main group of destinations for Bulgaria's imports in value terms of trunks, suitcases, and similar containers, with shares of 35.5%, 15.4%, and 10.6%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 61.5% of total import 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