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Bulgaria: Hot-Rolled Steel Products Market 2024

Hot-Rolled Steel Products Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian hot-rolled steel products market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Hot-rolled steel products consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Hot-Rolled Steel Products Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, hot-rolled steel products production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Hot-rolled steel products production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Hot-Rolled Steel Products Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, shipments abroad of flat-rolled products of iron or steel (not further worked than hot-rolled) increased by less than X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hot-rolled steel products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of hot-rolled steel products exports from Bulgaria, together comprising X% of total exports. Slovakia, Greece, Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Mexico, North Macedonia, Serbia, the United States and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Turkey ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the largest markets for hot-rolled steel products exported from Bulgaria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Slovakia, Greece, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Mexico, North Macedonia, Serbia, the United States and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average hot-rolled steel products export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) and Algeria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Hot-Rolled Steel Products Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

Hot-rolled steel products imports into Bulgaria dropped slightly to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, hot-rolled steel products imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main suppliers of hot-rolled steel products imports to Bulgaria, together accounting for X% of total imports. Serbia, the Netherlands, India, France and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Romania ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the largest hot-rolled steel products suppliers to Bulgaria, together comprising X% of total imports. Serbia, the Netherlands, India, France and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average hot-rolled steel products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Romania ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The country with the largest volume of hot-rolled steel products consumption was China, comprising approx. 53% of total volume. Moreover, hot-rolled steel products consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States, with a 6.3% share.
The country with the largest volume of hot-rolled steel products production was China, comprising approx. 53% of total volume. Moreover, hot-rolled steel products production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea, with a 6.3% share.
In value terms, Turkey, Romania and Ukraine appeared to be the largest hot-rolled steel products suppliers to Bulgaria, together comprising 61% of total imports. Serbia, the Netherlands, India, France and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.
In value terms, the largest markets for hot-rolled steel products exported from Bulgaria were Romania, Turkey and Hungary, together accounting for 52% of total exports. Slovakia, Greece, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Mexico, North Macedonia, Serbia, the United States and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.
The average hot-rolled steel products export price stood at $1,161 per ton in 2022, rising by 25% against the previous year.
In 2022, the average hot-rolled steel products import price amounted to $1,002 per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hot-rolled steel products market in Bulgaria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 24103110 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width . .600 mm, simply hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated, in coils
  • Prodcom 24103130 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width . .600 mm, not in coils, simply hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated, w ith patterns in relief directly due to the rolling process and products of a thickness < 4,75 mm, without patterns in relief
  • Prodcom 24103150 - Flat-rolled products, of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width . .600 mm (excluding
  • Prodcom 24103210 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, simply hot-rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, not clad, plated or coated, of a width of > .150 mm but < .600 mm and a thickness of . 4 mm, not in coils, without patterns in relief, commonly
  • Prodcom 24103230 - Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width < .600 mm, simply hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated (excluding
  • Prodcom 24103330 - Plates and sheets produced by cutting from hot-rolled wide strip of a width of .600 mm or more, of stainless steel
  • Prodcom 24103340 - Plates and sheets produced on a reversing mill (quarto) of a width of .600 mm or more and wide flats, of stainless steel
  • Prodcom 241033Z0 - Hot-rolled flat products in coil of a width . .600 mm, of stainless steel
  • Prodcom 241034Z0 - Hot-rolled flat products in coil of a width < .600 mm, of stainless steel
  • Prodcom 24103510 - Flat-rolled products, of tool steel or alloy steel other than stainless steel, of a width . .600 mm, not further worked than hot-rolled, in coils (excluding products of high-speed or siliconelectrical steel)
  • Prodcom 24103520 - Flat-rolled products of high-speed steel, of a width . .600 mm, h ot-rolled or cold-rolled
  • Prodcom 24103530 - Flat-rolled products, of tool steel or alloy steel other than stainless steel, of a width . .600 mm, not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils (excluding organic coated products, p roducts of a thickness < 4,75 mm and products of high-
  • Prodcom 24103540 - Flat-rolled products of alloy steel other than stainless, of a width . .600 mm, not further worked than hot-rolled, not in coils, of a thickness of < 4,75 mm (excluding products of tool steel, high-speed steel or silicon-electrical steel)
  • Prodcom 24103600 - Flat-rolled products of alloy steel other than stainless, of a width of < .600 mm, not further worked than hot-rolled (excluding products of high-speed steel or silicon-electrical steel)

Country coverage:

  • Bulgaria

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Bulgaria
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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