Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Bulgaria - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Bulgaria
4. Exports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Bulgaria

Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks amounted to $891 per ton, with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,645 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($6,616 per ton), while the price for Greece ($557 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks stood at $1,495 per ton in 2022, rising by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 220% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,330 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($4,384 per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($565 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to North Macedonia (+18.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. 6.1K tons of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks were imported into Bulgaria; growing by 19% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks skyrocketed to $5.5M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +89.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black to Bulgaria in 2022:

1. Italy (1716.5 tons)
2. United States (1258.6 tons)
3. Spain (887.7 tons)
4. Germany (665.5 tons)
5. Greece (544.1 tons)
6. Austria (348.8 tons)
7. France (235.7 tons)

Exports of Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black in Bulgaria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks, when their volume decreased by -17.5% to 90 tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 108%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 109 tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal blacks surged to $135K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 223%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Export Markets for Activated Carbon; Activated Natural Mineral Products; Animal Black, Including Spent Animal Black from Bulgaria in 2022:

1. Turkey (32.1 tons)
2. Serbia (25.8 tons)
3. Iran (15.9 tons)
4. Moldova (9.4 tons)
5. North Macedonia (2.6 tons)
6. Georgia (2.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform