Wood doors, their frames and thresholds market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wood doors, their frames and thresholds in Bulgaria demonstrated strong expansion between 2018 and 2024, with its total value more than doubling from $19.9 million to $53.3 million. The growth trajectory was marked by a period of significant acceleration, particularly in the middle of the period.

After a steady increase to $24.0 million in 2019 and $24.9 million in 2020, the market volume surged dramatically in 2021, rising by 61% to reach $40.1 million. This robust growth continued through to 2024, when the market value achieved $53.3 million.

Production wood doors, their frames and thresholds in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Bulgaria, the production value of wood doors, frames, and thresholds reached 17 828 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a slight decline of 1.4% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 577 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 18 089 thousand US dollars. The most significant decrease occurred in 2018, with a drop of 4.8%, whereas the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 16.1%.

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

Exports wood doors, their frames and thresholds from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Bulgaria exported 1 942 tonnes of wood doors, frames, and thresholds, representing an 18.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 2.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Bulgaria's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in volume terms were Romania, accounting for 44.2% of exports, Greece with 27.5%, and Italy at 13.7%. Together, these three countries made up 85.3% of total export flows.

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 wood doors, frames, and thresholds declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export value stood at 5 089 thousand US dollars, showing a significant decrease of 16.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 28.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Romania, and Italy consistently served as the primary destinations for Bulgaria's exports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms. Greece accounted for 37.4% of exports, Romania for 31.1%, and Italy for 12.7%, together representing 81.3% of total export 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 wood doors, their frames and thresholds to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Bulgaria's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds declined in 2020. The import volume was 9 669 tonnes, reflecting a moderate contraction of 3.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 21%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 6.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 991 tonnes, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 22.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Bulgaria's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in volume terms were China, which accounted for 58.2% of imports, Poland with 18.2%, and Turkey at 9.5%. Combined, these three countries represented 85.9% of total import flows.

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 wood doors, frames, and thresholds increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the import value reached 12 126 thousand US dollars, up by 1.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 22.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.0%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, China, Poland, and Ukraine formed the core group of markets for Bulgaria's imports of wood doors, frames, and thresholds in value terms. China accounted for 32.9% of imports, Poland for 32.3%, and Ukraine for 8.6%, together making up 73.8% of total import flows.

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

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