Price for Moulding Boxes; for Metal Foundry in Bulgaria - 2023

Price for Moulding Boxes; for Metal Foundry in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for moulding boxes; for metal foundries stood at $7,265 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -66.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 3,482% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $63,840 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Turkey ($22,764 per ton), while the price for Romania ($3,779 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+24.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Moulding Boxes; for Metal Foundry in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for moulding boxes; for metal foundries stood at $20,583 per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 2,612%. The export price peaked at $178,362 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +8.9% per year.

Imports of Moulding Boxes; for Metal Foundry in Bulgaria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of moulding boxes; for metal foundries, when their volume decreased by -14.4% to 8.2 tons. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,036% against the previous year.

In value terms, moulding boxes; for metal foundry imports fell significantly to $60K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 1,283%.

Import of Moulding Boxes; for Metal Foundry in Bulgaria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Slovenia	N/A	N/A	N/A	21.3	0%
France	N/A	N/A	N/A	20.3	0%
Romania	N/A	N/A	0.3	12.1	3933.3%
Turkey	3.1	44.1	N/A	5.9	23.9%
Switzerland	N/A	N/A	208	N/A	0%
India	N/A	6.8	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.6	N/A	0.7	0.4	-12.6%
Total	3.7	50.9	209	59.9	153.0%

Top Suppliers of Moulding Boxes; for Metal Foundry to Bulgaria in 2022:

Slovenia (3.8 tons)
Romania (3.2 tons)
France (1.0 tons)
Turkey (0.3 tons)

Exports of Moulding Boxes; for Metal Foundry in Bulgaria

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of moulding boxes; for metal foundries, when their volume decreased by 0% to 230 kg. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, moulding boxes; for metal foundry exports amounted to $4.7K in 2022. In general, exports showed a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.