Wood windows and frames market in Bulgaria

Earlier Report Observations

The market for wood windows and frames in Bulgaria started the period at 5.5 million USD in 2018. That year saw the introduction of new production technologies and laminated profiles from Vidira Bulgaria, emphasizing quality control and product diversity. However, the market value contracted to 4.2 million USD in 2019. During this time, new products and assembly-friendly systems for French windows entered the market, such as the SkyForce system with improved drainage features.

Market volume recovered to 4.8 million USD in 2020 and expanded significantly to reach 6.2 million USD by 2022. This growth phase was primarily driven by a shift in consumer preferences, where French windows became a favored architectural element for their aesthetics and functionality. The launch of new models with larger glass areas, providing more light and a sense of space, alongside rising demand for eco-friendly wooden frames, supported this increase in market value.

After the 2022 peak, the market declined to 5.2 million USD in 2023 and further to 4.9 million USD in 2024. In 2023, Meezenburg Bulgaria expanded the available product range by introducing new systems for French windows. The market in 2024 continued to feature a variety of profiles and wood species with a focus on European standards and high-quality materials, yet overall sales value decreased.

Production wood windows and frames in Bulgaria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Bulgaria's production of wood windows and frames reached 3 778 K $ US, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 18.8%. Production grew by 45.5% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 13.3%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 4 094 K $ US. In 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 22.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 57.7% rise.

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

Exports wood windows and frames from Bulgaria

Exports in kind, t

Bulgaria's exports of wood windows and frames in volume terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 106.5 t, up 24.3% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 41.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Greece, and the United Kingdom were the key destinations for Bulgaria's exports of wood windows and frames in volume terms. Germany accounted for 22.4% of exports, Greece for 18.0%, and the United Kingdom for 17.5%, together representing 57.9% 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 windows and frames in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 797 K $ US, a 79.0% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 97.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 25.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom formed the core markets for Bulgaria's exports of wood windows and frames in value terms. Germany held a 29.6% share, France 22.5%, and the United Kingdom 13.6%, collectively accounting for 65.7% of total export value.

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 windows and frames to Bulgaria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Bulgaria imported approximately 358.7 t of wood windows and frames in volume terms, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 22%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 362.2 t. In 2019, imports saw their largest decline of 1.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 23.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary dominated Bulgaria's imports of wood windows and frames in volume terms, accounting for 80.7% of total imports. The remaining imports were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

In 2020, Bulgaria imported wood windows and frames valued at 1 790 K $ US, reflecting a strong increase of 17.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 42.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.5%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 1 790 K $ US. In 2019, imports experienced their largest decline of 15.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 43.5% rise.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Hungary remained the dominant partner for Bulgaria's imports of wood windows and frames in value terms, holding an 80.4% share of total flows. Other markets contributed to a long tail of smaller import sources.

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

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