
Bulgaria - Urea - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Bulgaria: Urea Market 2023
Urea Market Size in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian urea market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 100% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Urea Production in Bulgaria
In value terms, urea production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 75% against the previous year. Urea production peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.
Urea Exports
Exports from Bulgaria
In 2021, approx. X tons of urea were exported from Bulgaria; dropping by -34.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 222% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, urea exports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 188%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
Romania (X tons) was the main destination for urea exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, urea exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by North Macedonia (X tons), with an 11% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania amounted to +36.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+1.4% per year) and North Macedonia (+25.6% per year).
In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for urea exports from Bulgaria, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by North Macedonia, with a 12% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania totaled +35.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (-3.5% per year) and North Macedonia (+25.7% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average urea export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 54% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Italy ($X per ton) and North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Urea Imports
Imports into Bulgaria
In 2021, urea imports into Bulgaria skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 36% on 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -6.4% against 2019 indices. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, urea imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
Turkmenistan (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Georgia (X tons) were the main suppliers of urea imports to Bulgaria, together comprising 63% of total imports. Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Austria and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +58.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Turkmenistan ($X), Egypt ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the largest urea suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined 60% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Russia, Georgia, Romania, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Austria and Iran, which together accounted for a further 31%.
Latvia, with a CAGR of +58.0%, saw the highest growth rate of 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
In 2021, the average urea import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 87% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+31.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Base Year | Historical Period | Forecast Period | Units |
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2022 | 2012-2022 | 2023-2030 | US$, Tons |
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the urea 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.
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