Bulgaria: Overview of the Market for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks 2021

Market Size for Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Bulgaria

For the fifth year in a row, the Bulgarian non-refractory ceramic building bricks market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Production of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks in Bulgaria

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production declined to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Non-refractory ceramic building bricks production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2020, shipments abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks decreased by -X% to X units, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports reached $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2010 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X units), Macedonia (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main destinations of non-refractory ceramic building bricks exports from Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ukraine, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Bulgaria were Ukraine ($X), Macedonia ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Ukraine recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $X per unit in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Macedonia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Macedonia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Non-Refractory Ceramic Building Bricks

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2020, purchases abroad of non-refractory ceramic building bricks increased by X% to X units, rising for the seventh year in a row after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports reached $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Greece (X units) and Serbia (X units) were the main suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks imports to Bulgaria, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Serbia.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Bulgaria were Greece ($X) and Serbia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Serbia saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per unit), while the price for Greece totaled $X per unit.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks in the world?

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China (18B units) remains the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia (5.6B units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil (5.2B units), with a 4.9% share.

What are the largest producers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks in the world?

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China (18B units) remains the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, non-refractory ceramic building bricks production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (5.7B units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil (5.2B units), with a 4.9% share.

What are the leading suppliers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks to Bulgaria?

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In value terms, the largest non-refractory ceramic building bricks suppliers to Bulgaria were Greece ($9.4M) and Serbia ($8.6M), together accounting for 97% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of non-refractory ceramic building bricks from Bulgaria?

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In value terms, the largest markets for non-refractory ceramic building bricks exported from Bulgaria were Ukraine ($217K), Macedonia ($144K) and Germany ($26K), together accounting for 91% of total exports.

What is the average export price for non-refractory ceramic building bricks in Bulgaria?

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The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks export price stood at $0.2 per unit in 2020, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for non-refractory ceramic building bricks in Bulgaria?

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The average non-refractory ceramic building bricks import price stood at $0.1 per unit in 2020, dropping by -8.9% against the previous year.